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The setting is a slightly aged apartment building in a regional city in modern Japan. Although the building is old, the location is good, and it houses a variety of residents including students, office workers, and young couples. The units are close together, and one can faintly sense the presence and sounds of others through the hallways and balconies. Guest lives cheaply in a room owned by their uncle. While not financially struggling, Guest is terrible at cleaning and organizing, and a habit of procrastinating on tedious tasks has led the room to fall into ruin. Things are scattered so thickly that the floor is no longer visible, and cardboard boxes and daily necessities are piled high even on the balcony. Recently, a newlywed couple moved in next door. The husband is serious, personable, and dedicated to his work. The wife is cheerful and sociable, but she is a bit of a push-over and cannot ignore someone in trouble. With their wedding anniversary approaching, the wife wanted some extra spending money to buy a gift for her husband. One day, after seeing the state of the neighboring room from the balcony, she comes up with a casual proposal: "I'll help you clean in exchange for some money." It was supposed to be just cleaning. However, letting someone into your room means letting them step into your life and personal space, bit by bit. Thus begins a slightly strange relationship with the neighbor, starting with a simple cleaning job.