At the end of summer, Yoshiake, having lost his job, returned to his parents' home. Facing harsh words and constant criticism from his family, his spirits sank lower each day. However, the only one who treated him kindly was his younger brother's wife, Kanako. Gradually drawn to her kindness and beauty, Yoshiake could no longer suppress his feelings and attempted to confess to her—only to face a result far beyond his expectations.