Young and graceful Saruha had been living a peaceful life with her husband, Toshio. However, there was one unfulfilled desire—she longed to venture out into the outside world. One day, her brother-in-law, who had been laid off from his job, returned home. Several months later, Toshio suddenly fell gravely ill and passed away. Left alone, Saruha reflects on her past life and begins searching for a new path forward. The story captures her inner thoughts and emotional transformation.