Suzu's father makes his home with his daughter in the rural countryside of Kochi Prefecture after the death of his wife. Her loss created a painful emotional distance as Suzu walled off her heart, leaving him troubled by their estrangement and deeply worried about the impact of her mother's absence on her well-being. Despite the strain between them, he maintains a persistent, unspoken concern for her welfare, watching over her from afar.

When Suzu travels to Tokyo to intervene in a critical situation involving another family, he meets her at the train station upon her return. Their reunion is marked by a warm greeting, suggesting a potential shift toward reconciliation and renewed connection.