Kutsuna Satoru is a mad hatter in the heart of Japan, and his shop is in desperate need of an extra pair of hands. By chance, he stumbles upon Kashiba Ryou, a mysterious young man collapsed in an alleyway. Like a stray dog, Satoru brings Ryou home with him, but as they grow closer, questions arise. What is this secretive, half-American kid doing in Japan? And as Ryou contends with his dark past, can Satoru give him the courage to live?