Widow Junko lives in a traditional old house, quietly awaiting the visit of her nephew who has moved to the city to pursue a career as a painter. She looks forward to his arrival with excitement, but soon senses something off in his behavior—almost as if he's hiding something. Though he forces a smile, she clearly sees the way he hesitates, swallowing his words, leaving Junko with a growing sense of unease. Then, when he finally gathers the courage to speak, his words deliver a shocking revelation that deeply shakes her heart...!