After her husband leaves for work, Yurika receives a visit from her sister-in-law, Kaede. Kaede appears troubled, and Yurika grows concerned. When asked, Kaede reveals she was suddenly fired from her job and feels lost. Yurika begins helping Kaede search for new work, but Kaede starts behaving in ways that border on sexual harassment—yet Yurika finds herself unconsciously accepting it. Confused and hurt that someone who kindly helped her would act this way, Yurika confronts her. Kaede then confesses, "I've actually been in love with you, Onee-san, for a long time." Shaken by Kaede's sincere declaration, Yurika is left bewildered, forced to reexamine her own feelings.