The focal point of this tale is the connection shared by Haiji Nakata, a rural delinquent, and Kokoro Sakurazaka, a half-Japanese and half-Italian youngster of gentle and innocent nature. Upon Kokoro's arrival at Haiji's Japanese village, he makes himself agreeable to the natives with his kind and personable ways. Though Kokoro comes from a privileged background, he lacks fundamental survival skills, causing Haiji to take on a mentorship role to safeguard him. However, once Haiji uncovers Kokoro's genuine intentions for being in Japan, their rapport takes an unforeseen twist.