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Synopsis

Four astronauts in deep space face a grim discovery: a cryptic note foretells their colleague Makimura's murder, which has already occurred. Stranded by their damaged ship, the survivors must escape via pods, but the mystery of Makimura's death lingers. Suspicions fall on Kizaki due to a rivalry over Nana Ichinomiya, the sole female crew member. Their confusion deepens when Makimura's pod is spotted, unresponsive. As they grapple with these strange events, tales of the mythical, immortality-granting Phoenix emerge, linked to their lost teammate. A crash landing on a desolate planet finally reveals the dark truth behind Makimura and his peculiar pod. This distant future narrative explores humanity's destructive pursuit of selfish desires.