Upon Kashiwagi's enrollment at Chiemi's school, the teacher requests that she keep an eye on him. Despite a month passing since his arrival, Kashiwagi remains disengaged with his surroundings. Chiemi begins to feel futile and bothersome in her attempts to establish a connection with him, yet persists in her efforts to befriend him. However, is her endeavor truly as unproductive as she initially perceived it to be?