Synopsis

As a child, Aoi cherished the kimono her grandmother wore—a garment of deep, familiar beauty. Her grandmother would say it was meant for her someday. Aoi often strolled through groves of cherry blossoms with her, the kimono flowing around them like a whispered promise. The old woman shared stories of Aoi's grandfather, how he had admired the kimono and wished, with heartfelt devotion, that his love would endure. One day, Kaoru asked Aoi to accompany him shopping. She chose to wear the heirlo