The tale revolves around Seishuu Handa, a skilled calligrapher with a prideful attitude. His world is turned upside down when a seasoned critic publicly criticizes his work as unimaginative. Seishuu loses his cool and is banished by his father to the remote Goto Islands to reflect on his behavior and find fresh inspiration for his art. The rural lifestyle greatly differs from his city upbringing, and he encounters a diverse cast of island inhabitants, including spunky children, devoted schoolgirls, and lively seniors. Seishuu is accustomed to working alone, but the island's residents encourage him to expand his viewpoint and exceed his highest expectations.