In a quaint setting where two renowned traditional Japanese confectionery shops, Katsura and Katsuraya, stand side by side, a rivalry brews between their successors, Takahiro and Kazushi. Despite their shared heritage, Takahiro harbors doubts about his own confectionery skills compared to Kazushi's seemingly superior talent. When Kazushi abruptly halts his confectionery craft, Takahiro's resentment peaks, leading him to confront his rival. However, Kazushi's unexpected accusation ignites a spark within Takahiro, fueling a tumultuous tale of desire and conflicting emotions between the two future masters of sweet delicacies.