Tomoya Sakaguchi works at a pottery workshop owned by Kento Hinode’s grandfather, now struggling under financial strain that threatens its survival. The workshop’s decline stems from the aging grandfather’s deteriorating eyesight and diminished capacity to oversee operations, forcing it toward closure and leaving employees unpaid. Tomoya’s presence anchors the narrative’s exploration of generational legacy and economic hardship, mirroring the burdens placed on Kento as he grapples with preserving his family’s tradition amid dwindling resources and mounting practical challenges. The workshop’s precarious state underscores Kento’s unresolved tension between aspiration and reality.