“Could a poem be a lifeline? The potency of words is undeniable. They have the ability to derail careers with insults and rumors, yet also empower individuals to pursue their dreams with just a bit of encouragement. When a high school boy, skipping class to sketch shoe designs, crosses paths with a quiet woman enjoying a morning beer in a Tokyo park, their interaction is sparse. However, as they part ways, the woman leaves behind an ancient tanka poem. Will the boy unravel the poem’s significance and craft a fitting response before time runs out?”
