Setsuko Koda is married to Kiichiro, who runs a hotel. There is a large age difference between them. Her hobby is writing poems, and she published her own collection, "Garasu no Ashi", upon her husband's suggestion. One afternoon, Setsuko Koda is lying in bed with Masahiro Sawaki. They are having an affair. The police then contacted her and informed her that her husband was in a car accident. At the hospital, the doctor informs her that Kiichiro has severe brain damage and won't live much longer. At this time, Ritsuko Fujishima arrives at the hospital. Setsuko hates Ritsuko, her mother, who used to abuse her as a child and who was also involved back then in a romantic relationship with Kiichiro. ~~ Adapted from the novel "Garasu no Ashi" (硝子の葦) by Sakuragi Shino (桜木紫乃).