Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy

During a taxi ride home from a photo shoot, model Meiko learns about her best friend Tsugumi's new romantic interest. This revelation sets the tone for an emotionally charged day as Meiko grapples with her own feelings regarding love and past relationships.

After dropping Tsugumi off, Meiko arrives at her office where she unexpectedly runs into her ex-boyfriend Kazuaki. The encounter reveals unresolved tensions between them, particularly as Meiko recalls details Tsugumi shared about Kazuaki's struggles to move on.

An intense argument ensues between Meiko and Kazuaki, exposing their past grievances and lingering emotions. As the confrontation escalates, Kazuaki unexpectedly embraces Meiko, prompting her to flee from the difficult situation.

Later, at a café, Meiko and Tsugumi spot Kazuaki outside. Tsugumi insists on inviting him in, creating a tension-filled moment as Meiko grapples with her feelings and considerations about Kazuaki's presence.

In a moment of heightened emotion, Meiko confronts Kazuaki, demanding that he choose between her and Tsugumi. This confrontation culminates in Tsugumi running away, fearing the conflict that has arisen from her friends' tangled relationships.

The tension-filled scene of Meiko demanding a choice is ultimately revealed to be her imagination. In reality, Meiko excuses herself from the café, and Kazuaki plans to take Tsugumi somewhere else, showing how the storyline blurs between reality and fantasy.

Sasaki, a desperate student, interrupts a class to plead with his indifferent French instructor Segawa not to fail him. This moment of vulnerability highlights the pressures students face and sets off a chain of events driven by ambition and desperation.

Motivated by Segawa's recent win of the Akutagawa Prize, Sasaki hatches a plan to seduce the professor through Nao, his friend-with-benefits. The scheme is underscored by a mix of envy and ambition as Sasaki aims to create a scandal.

Nao visits Segawa's office, pretending to be a former student and engaging him in conversation. The tension escalates as she reads an explicit excerpt from his novel, which leads to an unusual request that opens the door to a scandal.

In an unfortunate twist, Nao mistakenly sends a recorded audio of her conversation with Segawa to the wrong recipient, leading to severe repercussions. The fallout damages Segawa's reputation and ends Nao's marriage, highlighting the consequences of her actions.

Years after the scandal, Nao encounters a detached Sasaki on a bus, where they reconnect briefly. Despite their shared history and lingering emotions, Sasaki appears indifferent to the turmoil caused by the past events.

As their interaction continues, Nao grows annoyed with Sasaki's casual recounting of his life. This moment stirs up memories of past exploits and unresolved feelings between them, suggesting that their connection remains complex.

As Nao prepares to leave the bus, she offers Sasaki her card and shares a fleeting kiss. This gesture suggests that despite the years that have passed, unresolved feelings and connections linger between them.

In a world transformed by a viral outbreak, Natsuko attends her high school reunion feeling out of place and disconnected. The absence of digital communication emphasizes the isolation many feel as they try to reconnect.

Natsuko confronts her emotions tied to her first love during her reunion with Aya. Their playful role-playing opens discussions about long-forgotten feelings, allowing both women to find closure regarding their past relationships as they embrace their progress.