Shiomi's exhilaration upon securing his dream job as an editor was quickly dampened by his employer's financial ruin. Ikeuchi, his affluent confidant and former schoolmate, seized the opportunity to express his love for Shiomi and suggested that he leave his profession to be his "spouse." Despite Ikeuchi's plea, Shiomi remained resolute in his pursuit of his calling and joined a newly formed editorial agency with his colleagues. To further explore his options, Ikeuchi decided to work part-time for the same company, where he met Shiomi's flamboyant gay supervisor.
