At the historic Japanese-style hotel, the arrival of part-time worker Yuji sets off a chain of unforeseen events that disturb the usual calm. The young landlady and a waitress soon find their routines altered by his presence, forming unexpected bonds that change their daily lives. Unsatisfied with these early developments, Yuji turns his attention to three young married women staying as guests, signaling further complications ahead. This opening episode lays the foundation for the tensions and attractions emerging within the hotel's serene walls.