Shizue unexpectedly reunites with her former boss, Takagi, someone she once owed a great deal to. Takagi had been laid off from the company where Shizue works, and seeing him again after so long, she notices clear signs of his decline. Deeply moved by his situation, Shizue finds herself unable to resist his advances, eventually giving in to a physical relationship. As a result, Shizue's life takes a dramatic turn.