Yuki Ishida, representative of ALO's Inc., released his book, "Can I End My Life Without Rising to the Top? - The Counter-Life of a Former Firefighter Born into a Poor Family" on June 13, 2026 (Sat). This book candidly recounts the author's own life, from growing up in a poor family, to his high school baseball career, his time as a firefighter, and the setbacks of debt due to fraud, leading to his entrepreneurship. Even When You Have "Stability," Life Can Fall Apart The author was born and raised in a dilapidated tenement in Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture. His father was a night-shift taxi driver, and his mother was repeatedly hospitalized due to mental illness. He grew up wondering, "Why is my family so poor?" Baseball became a source of hope for the author. He achieved a spot in the Koshien tournament in high school baseball and later began a stable career as a public servant, a firefighter. However, at the age of 21, he was a victim of fraud and incurred approximately 3 million yen in debt while earning a net income of 170,000 yen. Even as a "supposedly stable public servant," life can easily crumble without financial knowledge. Having learned this reality firsthand, the author desperately studied and acted on side businesses, entrepreneurship, financial education, and asset building. He currently provides consulting services to individuals and corporations to reduce anxiety about money and life. By the time you finish this book, you will understand why, even if you cannot change your environment or past, you can change your life through learning and action. Please use this book as a first step to re-examine your life. Recommended for the Following People This book will be most beneficial for those who: Are worried about their current life and future finances Are struggling with the question, "Is my current situation okay?" Want to know real-life experiences of rebuilding one's life from adversity Are considering side businesses or independence Are interested in