The interesting story of a young Japanese teacher takes us through an unusual love triangle. For all three protagonists, love remains unrequited. The narrator is romantically attracted to the main character, twenty-two-year-old Sumire, but she soon discovers that for the first time in her life she has truly fallen madly in love with an older married woman who does not love her back. Rich language, interesting dialogues and an emotionally intense story lead to an unpredictable ending that leaves the imagination free.