He joined the Space Force to die a hero—but the universe keeps making him one!

After his girlfriend leaves him for another man, Nao decides to join the Space Force, hoping to die a heroic death while protecting humanity from extraterrestrial threats. Assigned to command the “Unwanteds,” a unit of misfits sent into the most dangerous battles, Nao expects to go out in a blaze of glory. Instead, his unexpected talent for military command keeps turning desperate missions into victories, and his fellow soldiers begin seeing him as a legendary hero! Can Nao find a reason to keep living when the universe refuses to let him die?

Content Warnings

Ages 16+

• Sci-fi violence, military combat, and weapons

• Alien threats and dangerous battles

• Suicidal ideation and a desire to die

• Emotional distress, rejection, and heartbreak

• Death and life-threatening situations

• Military hierarchy and high-pressure situations