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Every day, we go on many adventures without even realizing it; this series explores how truly fantastical the most mundane of days can be. To anyone who grew up on children's classics of the 1950's and 60's, the artwork will harken to whimsical days when adult life appeared an unknowable world of mystery and battle - in parallel, Akino finds herself in many all-too-real battles of finesse and wit as she maneuvers the chess-like rigors of professionalism and charisma amid simple, yet pointed dialogue where a few words can pivot the plot entirely and inject a gripping new layer of intrigue to her methodical problem-solving.
For ... those who often find uphill battles in day-to-day tedium, these stories will convey an upbeat reminder that good company and good advice are often all that's needed to find excitement and pride in the simplest of times - that every day can be an action-packed adventure, with the right frame of mind.

What initially may appear a whimsical novelty is, in fact, rich with bizarrely intriguing world-building, surprise history lessons, Slavic folklore, Soviet military hardware, and charming characters worth rooting for.
Whether you're a military nerd, history buff, a lover of fairy tales, or just looking for something cute and funny, this is sure to have something to your delight.

Set in melancholy places during morbid times, the soft, expressive artwork in combination with the unceasingly bright humor and absurd experiences of the main characters serve as a stark reminder that there's magic not just in house-spirits and forest imps, but also in the hearts of those who ... would dare to find glee in the toughest of times. Even where that glee is challenged, this story emphatically revels in the joys to be found in sorrow, the hope to be found in hopelessness, and the light shining in darkness.