Aiko travels to Japan for the first time, carrying the weight of her father's memory and an ache she doesn't know how to heal. Determined to honor him during the Obon festival, she finds herself lost among the rituals, the scent of incense, and the quiet traditions of remembrance. But when she meets Yuto, a volunteer at the local shrine, everything begins to shift.

Yuto is a man of few words, someone who has built his life around honoring the past while quietly guarding his own grief. His calm presence and ink-stained hands teach Aiko more than just how to fold paper lanterns—he shows her the power of silence, understanding, and connection when words aren't enough.

As they prepare for the final night of lanterns, Aiko and Yuto's bond deepens, yet both are haunted by the unspoken: Aiko's impending return home and the fragile nature of beginnings forged in moments of loss. Can Aiko find the courage to face her grief and embrace the possibility of love? Or will the lanterns drift away, carrying their connection with the fading light?

A heartfelt, clean romance about healing, traditions, and finding love where you least expect it. Will Aiko and Yuto's quiet connection survive the space between memory and tomorrow?