Gen Kodama

At the time between the World Wars, Japan is involved in empire-building throughout East and Southeast Asia. After a brief career as a low-level military adventurer, Iheiji sets up chains of brothels throughout Asia. As Japan's power in the region grows, so does Iheiji's prosperity and patriotism.

吉村茂と鈴木信二は幼い頃からの親友同士。高校3年の夏、そろそろ卒業後の進路を決める時期。茂はひとつ年下の菊地春代に、真二は中学で一緒だった寺島瞳に片想いしていた。ある日、茂は瞳に真二のことを話すが、逆に茂のことが好きだったと打ち明けられ…。