Yoriyuki and Momoka met and fell in love near the Akaishi Shrine in Shiwa, but soon the emperor called Yoriyuki back home. Before he left, he and Momoka planted a cherry tree and promised to meet again. Momoka tended the cherry tree for several years before it produced buds, but none of those buds would blossom...until Momoka's tears fell upon its roots. ........."