Newly licensed attorney Noriko Tachibana finds herself assigned to represent the man who suddenly attacked her the day before. The incident leaves a deep psychological impact on her, profoundly altering the course of her life. Three years later, after the man is released on parole, he returns to Noriko—this time, she has already accepted him as her husband. A gripping tale unfolds where her duty as a defense attorney clashes with her complex personal emotions.