The story dwells on Ogawa Akira, a person renowned in Japan for his profound work ethic. Known to habitually put in hours beyond the traditional work schedule, he adopts an 'all work, no play' stance. Ogawa's extreme culture of prolonged work hours and dedication has thrust him into the limelight, triggering debates about workplace standards and worker's health rights in Japan.

In Japan, where the boundary between work and personal lives often blurs, Ogawa's story of constant work is both hailed and criticized. While he embodies the ideal of a relentless worker, concerns are growing about the country's "death from overwork" phenomenon known as karoshi. Changes in perspectives are beginning to emerge among the younger generation, advocating for a better work-life balance.

In contrast to Japan, Western countries like the US and most of the EU nations stress more on work-life balance, limiting working hours with regulations, and incentivizing leisure time. Overwork and non-compliance with employee rights are often examined by regulatory bodies and labor unions.