High school student Haruno Shiozaki and her friends reside in a secluded mountain town, where the sole anticipation is reaching the age of 16—the legal threshold for obtaining a motorcycle license. Yet, when Haruno's family employs Cynthia B. Rogers to staff their inn during the busy season, a wave of excitement surrounds the newcomer. While Haruno's friends are captivated by the foreigner's loud and brassy demeanor, Haruno questions whether individuals in such a small town can even harbor dreams.