Kawamo wo Suberu Kaze
After five years overseas, Noriko returns to Japan to see her parents. She is uncertain about what awaits her. Some aspects of Kanazawa have shifted, others remain unchanged, yet Noriko finds herself recalling her youth and the secrets she believed were abandoned.
Yuuge
Mimi is ensnared in a marriage devoid of passion, living a dull existence until she meets Kou, the local sanitation worker. Their encounter evolves into something deeper. Now cohabiting with Kou while still legally married, Mimi contemplates the choices that led her here and debates whether to value appearances over genuine happiness.
Jinsei Best Ten
Hatoko Nikawa routinely reviews her "top ten" life moments, yet she is disappointed that all of them predate her 18th birthday, despite living 39 years. With a middle‑school reunion approaching, she longs to reconnect with her first love but is unsure how much he has changed or if he can meet her hopes.
Dokoka Dewanai Koko
Maho Katou faces a strained household: an adult son who sleeps all day, a daughter rarely home, and a husband unemployed. She works night shifts at a local shop to keep the family afloat, sacrificing sleep and joy. Her relentless effort may soon lead to a breakdown under mounting pressure.
The Answer Studio Japan