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Tokutarō Kawashima, a former Japanese sergeant haunted by his wartime past, runs a small eatery in Tokyo’s black market in 1946. He reunites with Kadomatsu Kuroda, a rough-edged private who served under him during the war. The two men navigate the gritty underbelly of post-war Tokyo, encountering black market traders and street workers. Kawashima grapples with personal guilt while trying to survive in a city scarred by defeat. Kuroda, impulsive and loyal, becomes entangled in the same underworld, often clashing with local gangs. Their shared history binds them as they face the challenges of a broken society.

Yanagi, a shy schoolteacher, has passed by a small diner called Kuchinashi for five years, too hesitant to enter despite her curiosity. The diner’s quiet employee, who longs for more customers, notices Yanagi’s lingering glances but struggles to invite her in. When Yanagi finally steps inside, their awkward, heartfelt interactions begin, marked by unspoken thoughts and mutual kindness. Over comforting meals like rice balls and cold noodles, they slowly build a connection, navigating their reserved natures. Their budding relationship, filled with warmth and subtle humor, unfolds through shared moments at the cozy diner.