Akira Tachibana, a quiet high‑school student and former track star, has been unable to run like she once did after a serious foot injury. Though classmates find her attractive, she shows no interest in the boys around her.
While working part‑time at Garden Café, Akira develops a crush on the manager—a 45‑year‑old man named Masami Kondō—despite their age difference. Kondō"s sincere care and kindness toward patrons, which others deem gentle or weak, draws Akira in. Spending time together at the café deepens their bond and only intensifies her feelings. Overwhelmed by these uncertain emotions, Akira decides to confess—what will happen next?
