The widowed proprietress of a traditional Japanese restaurant, Reiko, had been struggling with declining customers since the death of her husband, who was an excellent chef. To keep the business afloat, she borrowed thirty million yen for renovations, but now faces complete inability to repay the debt. Suddenly, Shinsuke, her late husband's younger brother and also her creditor, appears before her. The bizarre financial proposal he presents will drastically alter Reiko's life forever—.