One’s past his prime, the other’s barely started—but together, they’re deadly. When retired police officer Raizō Hiraga takes a suspicious new job, he never expects his partner to be a twelve-year-old assassin. Together, this unlikely duo takes on Japan’s criminal underworld—balancing bullets, secrets, and a surprising amount of banter along the way. Candy & Cigarettes mixes high-octane action with unexpected heart, exploring the cost of violence and the strange bonds that form in the line of fire.