TNB

Thayer High School is anything but a thriving educational institution until a relative newcomer, Doc Littky, takes the helm as principal and transforms the school. The trouble is, not everyone in town appreciates Doc's liberal methods.

It starts off as just another day for Staci Sullivan when a mere knock on the door changes everything. On the other side of the door are Detectives Mark Hesby and Sheila Wilson of the Las Vegas Police Department, with a warrant for her arrest. Seemingly confused as she sits in her jail cell swearing her innocence, Staci is visited by Louis Cavanaugh, a very high priced lawyer from Texas. He informs Staci that he believes in her innocence and that he will indeed represent her. Elated because she's been bailed out and is now free, Staci is also bewildered because she'd never met Louis Cavanaugh, and has no idea of why he's helping her. With the evidence against his client piling up, Louis takes on the task of clearing Staci's name... but why?

Shinichi debuted as a novelist at a young age, but his career has been stagnant for many years. He also has broken up with his girlfriend. His day have now become gloomy. At this time, Yuko and her son moves into Shinichi's home. Yuko is the ex-wife of Shinichi's friend. Shinichi lets them stay at his house. Shinichi writes his novel every night, while Yuko goes out at night to date men. She is conflicted with her feelings to act as a strong parent and to deal with her unspeakable loneliness. Yuko's son, feeling the loss of his father's presence, begins to admire Shinichi. With their living arrangement, Shinichi and Yuko try keep their distance from each other. But one night.. Adapted from the short story "Yoru, Toritachi ga Naku"