Part 1: FIRST ENCOUNTERS

In the chilly streets of Saitama, Joy, a weary caregiver with big dreams of starting a new in New Zealand, crosses paths with Edward, a bartender stuck in a repetitive cycle. Their first conversation is brief, but their growing connection in the daily routine of bus rides and quiet moments becomes undeniable. A chance encounter on Joy's birthday pushes their bond deeper, though neither is ready to admit how much the other truly means. As snow falls softly around them, the future is uncertain, but one thing's clear: their lives are quietly, yet drastically, changing.