Mother Mika, upon learning that her only son Shinya is being bullied, resolves to protect him at all costs. Her fierce determination and maternal love are moving, but the bully Daisuke escalates his cruelty. In front of Shinya, he forces Mika into a stripping show, photographing her humiliation. He then torments both mother and son in a brutal manner. Witnessing his mother's degradation, Shinya's mind begins to break. Daisuke watches with satisfaction, laughing at their suffering. This scene powerfully contrasts parental love, malicious cruelty, and a child's innocence.