Kugayama is a gifted music teacher, but a man with little ambition ordesire. Born to a wealthy and prominent family, Kugayama passes his days simplygoing through the motions and existing. When ex-student, Azuma Tanaka, requestshis help in studying for a prestigious music school's entrance exam, his buddingyouth and enthusiasm invoke a passion in Kugayama that he has never experiencedbefore.