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Synopsis

After hearing an old tale from his mother during childhood, Yukito Kunisaki embarks on a journey to find the Winged Maiden, a being said to have been bound to the sky centuries ago. Earning his keep by performing puppet shows along the way, he wanders into a small town where he expects to linger only briefly. That plan is upended when he crosses paths with an eccentric girl named Misuzu, who insists he stay at her home. As Yukito grows accustomed to life in the quiet town, he strikes up friendships with the locals and gradually learns about the personal struggles each of them carries. Moved by their hardships, he decides to offer his help, putting his quest for the Winged Maiden on pause. With his search stalled and his bond with Misuzu and the townspeople deepening, Yukito is left to wonder whether he will ever find the Winged Maiden—or if she has been right beside him all along.