Maki Tomoda was caring for her husband, who had suffered severe injuries in a traffic accident. Receiving guidance from a former caregiver in the neighborhood, she tried to learn proper caregiving techniques, but the instruction was harsh. At times, it involved rough treatment of her husband's genitals, as if they were something filthy. Though troubled by this, Maki devoted herself to her husband like a saintly mother. Watching her, her son began to feel conflicted emotions. Within the daily routine of caregiving, this story portrays the bonds and tensions within a family.