Tatsuo moved to Tokyo for college and began living on his own, enjoying his new student life. He had recently started dating a girlfriend and was experiencing the joys of romance. However, living alone for the first time gradually triggered homesickness. Being far from home made him more deeply aware of his mother's kindness and warmth, and he found himself rediscovering just how wonderful she was. When his girlfriend asked to see old photos, it gave him the perfect excuse to return home for a visit. Upon returning, Tatsuo found himself captivated by his mother's charm—something he hadn't noticed before. Her elegance and feminine allure stirred his heart in ways that his inexperienced girlfriend simply couldn't match.