A poignant story depicting the strained bond between a mother and her son. In the Misumori household, a single mother and her son have supported each other through life. Recently, however, the son's attitude has suddenly turned cold, leaving the mother confused by his adolescent changes. As she senses her son growing emotionally distant, she is overwhelmed by deep loneliness. In an attempt to fill this void, she begins to smother him with excessive affection. This touching narrative explores the mother's inner turmoil and the son's evolving emotions.