Three years have passed since the earthquake, and Hirokazu's body has been found in the attic of his apartment building. He and his family have been living in the same apartment for three years, and they have not been able to find work because of the earthquake. They have decided to move back in together, and have begun to clean up after the disaster. They are eager to get back to work, however, because the demand for cleaning up the remains of the victims has been growing.