Honki no Shirushi

Tsuji, a toy salesman who feels increasingly restless in both his personal and professional lives, breaks from his monotonous routine late one night when he runs across the mysterious… read more

Tsuji finds himself embroiled in the helpless Ukiyo’s personal troubles, lies and debts when he seeks to help her out again. (Source: JapanSociety)

Following a close call with the yakuza, Tsuji and Ukiyo grow closer as he begins to assess her role in his life. (Source: JapanSociety)

After a run-in with a mysterious man at Ukiyo’s now abandoned apartment, Tsuji searches for her possible whereabouts. (Source: JapanSociety)

Tensions grow in Tsuji’s personal life as he becomes increasingly more involved with Ukiyo and learns about her hidden past. (Source: JapanSociety)

Tsuji attempts to separate himself from Ukiyo, hoping to move on, but uncovers troubling details when he meets an old friend of hers. (Source: JapanSociety)

As his personal life descends into turmoil, a workplace mistake threatens to derail Tsuji’s career. (Source: JapanSociety)

An exciting job prospect coupled with Tsuji and Ukiyo’s blossoming relationship may indicate an upswing in Tsuji’s streak of bad luck. (Source: JapanSociety)

Faced with a tough choice, Ukiyo makes a decision that may not offer the happiness she hopes for. (Source: JapanSociety)

Three years after Tsuji’s disappearance, Ukiyo’s fruitless search continues. (Source: JapanSociety)