Saeko (Moe Hazuki) falls into financial hardship after her husband's business failure. Seeking help from her longtime friend Takako, the daughter of a wealthy family, she is rejected by Takako's father Yuuichi, who refuses to "throw money away like trash." Due to his ruthless decision, Saeko is forced to work at a brothel run by yakuza. Later, through Takako's intervention, she becomes a maid at the Asakura household, attempting to rebuild her life. Yet she cannot let go of her resentment toward Yuuichi or forget the humiliations she has endured. This story portrays her complex emotions and the turning point of her fate.