Natsumi and her husband Keijiro share one dream: for him to be recognized as a master Noh-mask artisan. Keijiro devotes himself to making masks under his mentor Jinguji, who has long had his eye on Natsumi. Using her husband’s career as a convenient excuse, Jinguji pressures her into giving herself to him. Unable to refuse when Keijiro’s dream is held over her, Natsumi knows it is wrong but gradually sinks into a mire of forbidden lust...