Children in snowy Yamagata Prefecture flock to an old-fashioned candy store to get sweets, snacks and something more. The owner, Akiko, has been running the business for 50 years, selling cheap confectionery and treats to kids of all ages. She also offers her young clientele a place to study, play games and even get advice. Her shop is like a second home for the children, whose family situations she knows well. And in her well-intentioned way, Akiko sometimes shares her wisdom with the kids as she sees them grow.