A man, bored with the literary affectations of his girlfriend and her friends, finds his mind wandering and wondering about the other people around him at an open mic night in the Cafe 575. Whether it's the caffeine or influence of the haiku, his curious imaginings lead him to suspect that a game of cat and mouse is happening between two men. As one leaves and the other quickly follows, he tails both through the dark alleyways where he finds himself not only a witness to a murder, but also the prime suspect! Racing back to the Café, he realizes that his only chance to prove his innocence and reveal the killer's identity will be found within the mystery of the haiku.