At first glance, Ichirou is a timid man who rarely likes to speak out, which is evident in the way that his family treats him. He retreats into cowardice and melancholy when behaviors such as hatred, selfishness, rudeness or bullying come into his way. His introversion, however, is in conflict with his need to help and support all those around him.
Ichirou is a middle-aged man who has been diagnosed with stomach cancer the day after moving to his new house. After finding out that he's not going to live for a long time, he runs away to a park to cry.
