One day, college student Iwai receives an introduction for a job as an assistant to a mycologist.<br>Upon his arrival, he is met by Murota, a seemingly moody and unsociable man. Iwai is uneasy at first, but he finds he enjoys the days he spends coming into contact with a world previously unknown to him, as well as looking after Murota when he forgets to look after himself.<br>And, in the midst of it all, Iwai realizes his heart is gradually being drawn to Murota...