Shimizu Misora has failed repeatedly to find a job. By a strange coincidence, she meets funeral planner Urushibara Reiji, who works for the funeral company Bando Kaikan. This leads her to begin working as an intern at Bando Kaikan. She is mentored by Urushibara, but he is strict with her training and this causes Shimizu to feel discouraged. Soon, Shimizu's discouragement turns into admiration for Urushibara. His manners and sympathetic actions towards the deceased and the bereaved family impress her. She decides to become a funeral planner.