Tajima Ryohei, aka Shikeisyu 042, is sentenced to death for murdering 7 men. However, the government is planning on abolishing the death sentence for good. In order to accomplish this, Ryohei must prove that ex-criminals like him can live within society. During the 3 years he lives ouside the prison, he will meet more than 1,000 people, clean restrooms, plant flowers and define the value of human life and kindness.