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The film follows Seto Yukiya, a man who has forgotten his ex-girlfriend due to a cure for a certain disease. Mikoto Hayashi, who has secretly loved him for years, deceives Yukiya into believing they were once lovers. Meanwhile, the story also focuses on Chisa Nagato, a wife coping with the loss of her child, while her husband, Kojiro Nagato, struggles to maintain the facade that they never had a child. This intertwining narrative showcases the emotional struggles of two couples dealing with the repercussions of forgetting loved ones.

With a top cast that includes Seitarou Ishibashi and Naoki Hosaka, the film presents a poignant examination of how love and memory intersect. Collectors of contemporary Japanese cinema may find this film particularly noteworthy for its exploration of relationships through a unique premise.