Kentarou Ueno is a mangaka. He lives with his wife and her 10 years old daughter in a small house that is also his studio. They are a happy family. Even though his wife suffers from depression, she is following the treatment, and all seems fine. One day, he found her on the floor, faced down and inert. Without Saying Goodbye is the story of what happen after that in Kentarou's life. Nominated for the 4th Manga Taisho in 2011.