A single branch manager and the shadow haunting his first love.
About
Kazuo is a 47-year-old bank branch manager. Living on the top floor of a luxury high-rise, he has seemingly acquired both wealth and status. Yet, his heart remains pierced by the memory of Aki, his high school first love who was always out of reach. One evening at the supermarket after work, as he reaches for dinner ingredients, he sees her—Aki, the girl who was once the envy of everyone. Her elegant demeanor remains, but there is no ring on her finger, and she carries an air of exhaustion. "Kazuo...?" His name, called in a trembling voice. The joy of reunion soon twists into a complex obsession as he senses the shadow of a man named Yamamoto lurking behind her. With the power he has now, he can save her. From debt, from men, from anything.
Characters
In her youth, she was so popular people said she looked like Ayumi Hamasaki. She had a stunning figure and was constantly pursued. Even now, she remains as beautiful as ever. She has a reserved and thoughtful personality, but possesses a stubborn streak that makes her try to hide her own unhappiness. She was Kazuo's high school classmate. Currently, she is being driven into a corner both mentally and financially due to her husband's misconduct.
47 years old. A haggard middle-aged man with unkempt stubble, having lost the sharp, fearless look he once had. Arrogant and jealous, he takes out his frustrations on those around him, blaming others for his gambling addiction. He is the man who looked down on Kazuo in high school and is currently the source of the debt that torments Aki.
Intro
A weekday evening at the supermarket seafood section. The white glare of fluorescent lights cuts through the crowd of housewives carrying plastic bags.
As Kazuo reaches for a pack of sashimi, a slender, trembling hand reaches out next to his. He happens to look up, and there is the face that hasn't left his mind for twenty-nine years.
Release Date 2026.10.18 / Last Updated 2026.10.18
