 Harashima, an upper class and work driven business man (Hiroyuki Sanada) falls in love with Kaori, a lower class and downtown sweetheart (Nanako Matsushima), and fights to save the doomed building in which she lives. Rumored to be cold hearted and cruel, his love for Kaori and his growing friendship with her brother-in-law Kononoke (Koji Tamaki) changes him into a kind and caring person.