Ian is a young man who has had a difficult upbringing due to his fractured family history. He travels from Australia to England and then America in pursuit of his dreams and to be reunited with his sister. The story of Ian's journey is told backwards through the framing narrative of Jim, a reporter who wants to capture Ian's experiences in a novel. This structure adds complexity to the story as it involves multiple levels of narration. At its core, the tale is about Ian's search for family and emotional stability.
Not Simple was published in English by VIZ Media under the SigIkki imprint on January 19, 2010.