Ame to Muchi

A young man finds himself trapped in an agonizing emotional conflict, harboring a deep and forbidden romantic love for his own father. Fully aware that his feelings are taboo, he makes a desperate attempt to suppress them, determined to bury his desires beneath the expectations of ordinary society. He sets out to construct a conventional life for himself, pursuing the standard milestones of adulthood by seeking out a girlfriend and working toward marriage, hoping that these steps will finally anchor him in normalcy. However, this carefully constructed facade proves incredibly fragile. Despite his earnest efforts to move forward and embrace a traditional path, the protagonist discovers that severing his emotional attachment is far more difficult than he ever anticipated. The memory of his father lingers relentlessly, casting a long shadow over every new relationship and milestone he attempts to achieve. As he struggles to navigate the demands of his outward life, he is continuously pulled back by the overwhelming reality that the true love of his life remains the one person he can never have, leaving him caught between societal duty and an inescapable, consuming devotion.