When four master's students, each with their own concerns, encounter a mysterious and enigmatic landlady, the story unfolds. These five contemporary Taiwanese women, each from different backgrounds and in their twenties or thirties, find themselves living together, supporting each other, and even sparking romantic feelings in a preserved Japanese-style house from the Showa era.

Taiwan was once a Japanese colony, and many places still retain these old houses from the Japanese era. Through the stories of five women from different backgrounds, this real-life old house seems to serve as a microcosm of Taiwan's history while also showcasing the daily lives of modern women. It is a novel that resonates deeply with its readers.