After a track and field injury sidelines her, high school student Akira Tachibana takes up a job at a family restaurant. Unexpectedly, she falls for the 45-year-old manager, a divorcee with a son. Despite their age difference, Akira admires his gentle demeanor, sparking a unique bond that puzzles her coworkers. As their connection deepens, Akira realizes that love transcends logic. On a rainy day, she musters the courage to confess her feelings to him, unsure of his response.