Ichiro opened a Western-style confectionery shop in a downtown area of Tokyo, but went bankrupt after just two years, accumulating debts of up to twenty million yen, threatening his livelihood. To overcome this financial crisis, he resolves to repay all debts with the help of his father, while promising to take over the renowned shop "Kitazawa." Eventually, Ichiro commits himself to becoming the fourth-generation owner and preserving the family business. Returning to his hometown with his wife Ayaka, they begin a new chapter in life together.