1. Journalist Saya Togashi took a vacation in Miyakojima, a tropical island in Japan, during the long summer. She encountered several peculiar statues of a character named Mamoru Miyakojima throughout her drive.
2. Mamoru Miyakojima is a regional mascot known for his unique appearance and emotional expressions, which range from alert to hopeless. The statues are popular souvenirs around the island.
3. Saya learned that Mamoru Miyakojima originated from the Miyakojima Police Department and that there are multiple versions of the statue across the island. She found the statues intriguing and ended up collecting memorabilia featuring Mamoru, including snacks and figures.