A children's novel centered on a boy named Goro, portraying the instability of growing up and relationships with those around him. Brightness and urgency coexist as the child expands his world.

Through Goro's eyes, the pain and strength of childhood growth come into view.

Set against the excitement and noise of a festival day, this children's work follows a child stepping into time unlike the everyday. Expectation, anxiety, and discovery intersect within a community event.

The bustle of a festival brings a small change to a child's heart.