Character Relationship Map: (Ab)normal Desire

Characters

• Natsuki Kiryu (played by Yui Aragaki) — protagonist

  An introverted saleswoman who conceals a peculiar personal habit, illustrating the broader theme of individuals masking their true selves to fit into conventional societal expectations.

• Yoshimichi Sasaki (played by Hayato Isomura) — supporting

  A teenager grappling with intense unexpressed emotions and social isolation, embodying the film's exploration of youth navigating a society that lacks tolerance for diversity.

• Yoshimichi Sasaki [Young] (played by Jun Saito) — minor

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Yoshimichi Sasaki → Yoshimichi Sasaki [Young] (Temporal Earlier Self)

  The character list identifies Yoshimichi Sasaki [Young] as the younger version of Yoshimichi Sasaki.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Natsuki Kiryu → Yoshimichi Sasaki (Social Troubled Connection)

  The plot states that Natsuki Kiryu becomes associated with Yoshimichi Sasaki's troubled return and the film's expanding online world.

Story Analysis

The film follows isolated people who struggle against social expectations while searching for imperfect but meaningful forms of contact.

Plot Progression

1. Signals Across Water
2. The Cost Of Conformity
3. Return To An Unfinished Past
4. Lives Outside The Human Circle
5. A Possible Way Back