"The Soup, One Morning" depicts the gradual dissolution of a relationship caused by mental illness. Kitagawa and Shizu are lovers and roommates. Suffering from a panic disorder, Kitawgawa estranges himself from the world and entraps himself in the claustrophobic confines of the apartment. He leaves only to attend his new seminar. Initially heartened by his interest in this new venture, Shizu senses something fishy when he shows up with a strange amulet and begins to fill their place with unfamiliar furniture. When he commences rambling about the karmic life, she realizes that the man she cares for has become a complete stranger.

The Soup, One Morning

In the process of performing a magic trick at a bar with some acquaintances, Kurata accidentally swaps keys owned by Mukai and his ex-g.f. Shitara, infuriating Mukai's current g.f., Kozue. Attempts to return the keys to their rightful owners are frustrated by petty jealousies and suspicious minds, leading to an emotional labyrinth of resentments and rivalries.

Musunde hiraite

Pet detective, Dari, is unable to escape her hearing handicap even while living a contented life. Yoshikawa is secluding himself in a locker from the feeling of regret for an act he committed toward a friend.