When Tooru was an awkward little boy who didn't fit in, he found comfort in the company of his cousin Takara, a big, strong lad who recognized the loneliness in Tooru and devoted himself to watching over the smaller boy. Sadly though, the cousins had to part ways. Just when he has all but forgotten about Takara, his cousin suddenly turns up at their doorstep! It's turning out to be quite a bitter beginning, will life ever be sweet for Tooru and Takara?