The Odd Way of Life (completed)

Alfred is despairing over his father(who he never truly knew)'s death. His best friend since eighth grade, Kiku, has to help him out, and in this tragedy, Alfred realizes thinks of his friend as more than just a friend. In his father's will, he gives his research ship to Alfred to do as he wishes. Alfred, being who he his, gathers his multicultural company of companions and sets off on a mission to an unexplored island in northern Russia, but things don't end as planned.