After the death of their beloved Ayu, Yoshiyuki and Reina have lived together, supporting each other through their grief. Their quiet existence is shaken when they encounter Kaede, a woman who bears an uncanny resemblance to Ayu. Kaede is a single mother who has endured a brutal life. The story unfolds in two parts: it first traces Kaede's harrowing past, capturing the series of betrayals and losses that led her to the brink of despair. Betrayed by the man she trusted and losing her cherished daughter, Kaede hits rock bottom. After a failed attempt to end her own life, she is drawn into the calm and gentle household of Yoshiyuki and Reina. There, guided by a necklace that once belonged to Ayu, Kaede begins to develop feelings for Yoshiyuki, and the fates of the three become intertwined once more. However, the fragile peace is broken when Yoshiyuki suddenly asks Kaede to leave the house, forcing both her and Reina to confront the true nature of love and the painful realities that accompany it. The narrative questions what real love means, as the characters grapple with the memories of the past and the possibility of moving forward.