Yoru no Kata Sumi de Kimi to Ice wo

A woman who works and is worn out by daily life finds small joy in stopping by a vending machine in a park on her way home. She often chats with a man she assumes is younger than her, though she does not know his name. Looking forward to these brief encounters, she is surprised to learn he is interested in another woman. In time, she comes to understand that she has developed feelings for him as well. The story takes place in the park at night, where unexpected emotions and unfulfilled affection intersect.