Her husband only comes home on weekends. In this lonely situation, when her daughter Suzuko urges her to divorce, Chiaki swallows her words, still believing in her husband. Then one day, Suzuko brings her boyfriend home—a freeter named Takero she met at her part-time job. Chiaki takes an instant dislike to him and voices her concerns, only to face harsh resistance from Suzuko. Yet Chiaki knows she must put an end to this relationship. A few days later, an unexpected tragedy strikes...