Yoshio no Seishun

Yoshio Tsube, a young manga artist, created rental manga to help support his large family. After submitting a new work to a publisher, he met Mr. Tayama, a senior colleague. Accompanying Tayama to Yugawara Onsen as an assistant, Yoshio met Yoneko, a maid at the inn, and developed an interest in her. Later, when Yoneko visited him in Tokyo, they grew close. However, after two months, Yoshio turned down her request for financial assistance, ending their relationship.