Ritsuko Kaji, a writer of short stories, finds herself struggling to put pen to paper. However, her past catches up with her when Aoi, a close male friend she once confided in, appears in a dream asking, "Is this all there is to your life?" The next day, Ritsuko receives devastating news that Aoi has taken his own life. As she grapples with the death of someone she cannot replace, memories of forgotten dreams and the mundane routine of a modern couple resurface, forcing her to confront a life filled with loss that she had previously ignored. From this point on, her life begins to shift...