The story begins when a divorced middle-aged father, raising a child on his own, unexpectedly attracts the attention of three women from divorced families, each with a very different personality, after he stands up for himself at a parent-teacher meeting. Following his midlife comeback in love, career, and family, the novel explores the many problems faced by divorced families, as well as human needs and desires. In the end, the protagonist grows as a person, rebuilds himself emotionally, and welcomes a true second spring in life.