The story features a playful take on the yuki-onna mythological character, with a unique blend of romantic comedy and supernatural elements. It explores themes of emotions and relationships, particularly through the lens of a yuki-onna who experiences unexpected warmth and connection despite her icy nature.
Marion is a young schoolboy who prides himself on his adherence to a philosophy he calls \"realism\". Because of his distain for emotional display, he ignores anything remotely akin to affection. But when Marion is entangled in a romantic affair with an older courtesan, his rationalism is revealed to be little more than a cover for his own emotional immaturity. Learning to love, Marion blossoms under his older lover\'s care but unfortunately, Marion has yet to learn the true price of the affair.
