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A computer remains active in a lifeless world, striving to finish a task since 2079, chronicling 27 million years of persistence. In another story, a woman named Hanako awakens after a long sleep, knowing she has only three days left due to a severe illness. A separate narrative follows Jun Shiozaki, who is determined to restore tuna to existence after they have vanished. In another tale, Noriko discovers she is carrying a child with her lover, Matsumura, who is married and insists the pregnancy is actually a dangerous cancer that must be removed, though the situation may not be as it appears. The term "Diadem," meaning "crown," connects to a prior story, suggesting a continuing series.