It’s the middle of the Meiji Era and our heroine, the little Suzu, is sold to the red lights district. However, the rich heir of a dry goods store Tsugaru buys her freedom for no apparent reason. She is deeply grateful for being saved but doesn’t understand why he paid so much money for her: the only explanation he offers is “we have a bond.” She tries to unravel the mystery of his feelings gradually growing from a little girl to a young woman, always by his side. A gentle and slow-paced love story set in the Meiji Era.