Temari is getting married in October after Gaara comes home with Shijima from the arranged marriage meeting. Matsuri is jealous of Gaara's attentions towards Shijima. But Shijima leaves the village suddenly, and Gaara is left single again. Gaara and Matsuri struggle with their feelings for each-other in this tastefully steamy sequel to the Gaara Hiden.

Gaara arrives at the central tower after being freed from the cocoon in the Demon Desert. His siblings want an explanation of his absence.