[DeepL Translation - needs review] Introduction to Volume 1: When her mother, Maki, dies of a heartbreak, the left-alone Michimi is taken in by the Kubo family. However, Shomiko's mother cannot help but see in Michimi the image of Maki, whom her husband loved. Michimi is unable to give up her feelings for Tsukasa, and continues to be bitterly in love with him. Tsukasa, too, is unable to let go of his feelings for Rosanami.
(Translator: DeepL)
