In 1985, during summertime, there was a family of seven people residing in Nagoya's suburbs known as the Iemuras. Since the father had a hobby for cacti, their garden was filled with this type of plant. Their eldest daughter, Yuuko, who was in sixth grade at that time, was affectionately referred to as "Cactus Girl" by her family members. Despite her occasional grumblings about her father's indifference towards their family, they all lived harmoniously with love, friendship, and memories that they cherished from their daily life.