Kenji, the second son of a family of three brothers, was considered an easygoing child by his mother, Miki. One spring, his older brother moved out for work, and his younger brother entered a boarding school. With his father away on a business trip, Kenji and Miki found themselves living alone. The once lively house became quiet, and Miki felt a sense of loss. Witnessing her mother's state, Kenji felt a mix of resentment and emptiness, and decided to seek his mother's love for himself.