N34r P3rf3ct: [Energy] 1:1 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798301204807)

Near Perfect (Energy) 1:1 takes readers to a near-future Japan, where towering corporate pyramids reshape society under the promise of utopia. At the centre of this transformation is Japan Methane, an energy titan whose Pyramid 1 looms over Tokyo Bay, offering unparalleled comfort and opportunity for those inside-while leaving the rest of society fractured.

Kasei, a brilliant yet conflicted engineer, secures a coveted spot for his family within the pyramid. His wife, Mizuki, harbours quiet fears of being trapped under its colossal weight, while their two daughters embrace the adventure of a new life. Yet, Kasei's unease grows with each lucid dream-vivid, unsettling visions that seem to blur the boundaries between reality and subconscious warning.

Meanwhile, his estranged brother Kenzou, an outspoken critic of the corporate takeover, remains steadfastly outside, questioning the motives and consequences of this new way of life. As Kasei navigates the promises and pressures of Pyramid 1, he wrestles with questions of freedom, identity, and the cost of progress.

Blending dystopian fiction, psychological depth, and philosophical intrigue, Near Perfect (Energy) 1:1 explores the human cost of perfection. In a world driven by ambition and controlled by technology, what does it mean to truly thrive-and who pays the price for utopia?