Browse Label A.L.C. SELECTION

Susumu leaves his office job and decides to begin farming in the countryside. A woman tired of city office life also comes to the rural community. The newcomers face small misunderstandings as they try to fit into local customs. Everyday work, neighbors, and changing relationships shape their new routines. The early chapters focus on rural adjustment and quiet emotional shifts rather than dramatic events.

Erika Hasumi, a high school freshman, feels isolated as her middle school friends have moved on to different schools. One day, while lost in a cemetery, she meets a kind man who helps her find her way, sparking an unexpected connection. At school, she struggles to fit in, but her encounter with the man lingers in her thoughts. Meanwhile, a seaside diner serves as a backdrop where various characters, including a struggling comedian duo and a mother-daughter pair in conflict, cross paths. Through these interactions, Erika begins to navigate her loneliness and discover new perspectives on connection and belonging.