35-year-old Kentaro is a social misfit and has never dated a woman in his life. He lives with his parents and holds a modest job in city hall. Kentaro doesn’t have any friends, nor received a promotion in 13 years at his place of work. His parents worry about Kentaro being single for the rest of his life. They then go to a parental matchmaking event, hoping to find a woman to introduce to their son. During the meeting, Kentaro’s parents has only one other couple approach. The father is Akita Imai and his wife. They exchange profiles of their children. Kentaro’s parents are impressed with the Imai’s beautiful daughter Naoko. Meanwhile, Akita Imai is the president of a successful company and, after reading Kentaro’s bio, believes he is beneath their daughter. The Imais leave, only saying thank you. They also don’t reveal to Kentaro’s parents that Naoko is blind. Kentaro and Naoko will soon experience love for the first time, but will it be fleeting?
Masahide Ichii
08 Jun 2013 (Japan)tt2407064