A pungent, stimulating smell stings the nose. The source of the scent that fills the living room is his mother, Yuko, sleeping on the sofa. 'Again, asleep here...' Yuko has recently started a part-time job and often comes home exhausted. If she keeps sleeping on the sofa like this, she'll catch a cold. As her son approaches to move her to the bedroom, a thick scent of sweat brushes past his nostrils. 'Can I smell you for just a little longer, Mom?' He doesn't want to leave this fragrant scent. Suddenly driven by a strong urge, the son moves his face towards Yuko's damp armpit.
