Returning to his quiet hometown of Akihara, Tabi, a former teacher with a troubled past, finds himself at a crossroads. Haunted by memories of a strict, loveless childhood and his rebellious teenage years with his best friend, Itou, Tabi grapples with a sense of loneliness and failure after abandoning his teaching career in Tokyo. He longs to reconnect with his roots and understand the path he wants to take moving forward.