Akihito had struggled with a sense of worthlessness since childhood, causing persistent mental distress. One day, he found himself at the brink of despair when unexpectedly coming across Kazushige, a reclusive vampire who had lived alone for years. Kazushige's compassion left a profound impact on Akihito, who began visiting him regularly thereafter. Despite Kazushige's repeated attempts to push him away, Akihito refused to concede defeat. Having discovered something that gave his life purpose, he resolved to overcome this obstacle no matter what.