Living a life of emotional detachment, Shinosaki erected walls around himself to safeguard against the world. But on a rainy day, he ventured out to form a bond, only to be rebuffed when he confessed his affection to a trusted colleague. The next day at work, rumours of Shinosaki being gay swirled around him. Overcome with despair, Shinosaki attempted suicide. Fortunately, Alex, a lively foreigner who had just moved in next door, broke in and stopped him.