Ryuji awakens to a morning filled with unease, his mind lingering on a brief yet impactful encounter with Kazuki from the day before. As he navigates his routine at the bookstore, a chance meeting with Kazuki reignites a spark of connection, leading to an unexpected lunch and an invitation to explore the coast together—setting the stage for a potential new chapter in Ryuji’s otherwise solitary life.

Ryuji Nakamura reflects on his solitary life, stirred by Kazuki’s unexpected presence, which awakens emotions he thought were buried. As he moves through his evening routine, he wrestles with a newfound restlessness and the possibility of opening up to connection.

Ryuji, a solitary bookseller, meets vibrant Kazuki during a storm. Their unexpected connection sparks warmth in Ryuji’s quiet life.