Harue, who owns an antique shop, is asked by a young painter to sell a portrait his deceased husband painted of him. Unable to sell it, Harue agrees to be the model instead. Akiko, the head of a tea ceremony school, is asked for advice on sex by her apprentice, Matsutoya, and offers him guidance. Natsumi marries a snack bar owner, only to discover his son is her former girlfriend. She struggles to prevent his reckless behavior. This collection features three stories about women in kimono, exploring themes of widowhood, marriage, and stepmotherhood.