Kaori Minami Hara, a 30-year-old married woman living in Akita Prefecture. She shares her life with her husband, but growing weary of his constant gambling addiction, she finds herself emotionally unfulfilled. Into her life comes a 34-year-old male cook working at a hotel, and she quickly falls for him. As their romance begins to blossom, they plan a trip to Otaru in Hokkaido, vowing to start a new life together.