Toru Hoshino is a former delinquent turned chef working at a small Japanesre restaurant Akira Takagi is a taciturn gardener who specialises in taking care of "difficult" gardens. On weekends, the two enjoy drinks at Akira's house, where he prepares simple snacks. Toru's feelings are evident even though he doesn't put them into words. He is unaware of Akira's true job, though...