Eriko Miura, a married woman with a cold relationship with her husband, throws herself into her job as a probation officer. Her life takes a turn when she's assigned to oversee Ozawa, a man recently released from prison. Initially strict due to his criminal past, she gradually finds herself drawn to his honest and sincere nature. Meanwhile, her marriage continues to deteriorate until she finally leaves home in despair. With nowhere else to go, she ends up at Ozawa's doorstep, her emotions in turmoil.