Synopsis: Wilted Flower

Mizushima's mother passed away when he was only 12, leaving him with a constant feeling of sadness and solitude. To cope with his grief and avoid facing reality, he becomes obsessed with creating an "eternal flower" that will never die. This pursuit takes a toll on his health, leading him down a path of despair. However, everything changes when he meets Hanamori, an upbeat and vibrant girl who works at a local flower shop. Hanamori's carefree and positive attitude slowly but surely breaks through Mizushima's dark outlook on life. As they spend more time together, their relationship blossoms, and Mizushima begins to see a new purpose in life. No longer fixated on the creation of an immortal flower, he discovers that there is more to life than trying to escape from it.