A love story between the "Investigator," who for a time becomes a failed writer as a debt to the cafe owner, and the "Thief" of cups. But this love is hindered by the hero's desire for self-realization, to be the best and gain recognition. And this desire, due to constant professional failures and disappointments, reaches a critical state and begins to border on paranoia. The writer becomes so immersed in the world of his hero that he seems real to him and becomes his only close friend. He listens to his hero's advice, sometimes even imitating his behavior. As a result, the character makes a decision that leads to tragic consequences. But fortunately, fate gives him a second chance.