Akiko, the daughter of a company president, is forced to elope with Takeo after her family opposes their marriage. Despite the hardships, their life together in a housing complex is happy as Akiko uses her savings to support Takeo, who suffers from a heart condition. One day, Akiko befriends Tokie, a neighbor in the same complex. Tokie is struggling financially due to her husband's debts, while Akiko faces her own crisis as her savings run out and she struggles to pay for Takeo's medical treatment. When Tokie tells Akiko about a lender who offers interest-free loans, she encourages Akiko to meet them.