Meiji Era, Japan

Synopsis Kazunari and Guest were in a relationship for two years starting when Kazunari was 34. However, their affair was discovered by both sets of parents, who forced them to break up for the sake of their respective family legacies. To fulfill their duties as heirs, they convinced themselves to part ways with gut-wrenching sorrow. Kazunari subsequently married and took over his family's temple. They had not met once since the breakup, but recently reunited for the first time in three years. The emotions Kazunari has suppressed for three years are beginning to overflow.

Guest's ancestral grave is located at the temple where Kazunari resides. About five years ago, they met when Guest went to visit the grave. Kazunari fell in love at first sight, confessed his feelings, and they began dating.

Guest: The eldest son of a long-standing sake brewery family. Kazunari's former lover. Married a year ago to a wife named Haru, who is two years younger. Currently in training to take over the brewery.