グループホームを抜け出し観山家にやってきた寿三郎(西田敏行)は、3度目の脳梗塞で危篤に…。多くの門弟や家族たちに囲まれ、最期の時を迎えようとしていた寿三郎の前に、いままで正体を隠してきた寿一(長瀬智也)がスーパー世阿弥マシンとして現れる。そして寿一の「肝っ玉!しこたま!さんたま!」の掛け声で、奇跡的に寿三郎は一命を取り留める。その後、寿一は新春能楽会で舞う予定の「隅田川」の稽古に励んでいたーー。
After sneaking home from his long-term care facility, Jusaburo suffers a third cerebral hemorrhage that leaves him in critical condition. Surrounded by his family and students, he says his farewells and prepares for death, only to make a miraculous recovery. Meanwhile, Juichi is hard at work rehearsing the play “Sumida River” for the Noh troupe’s annual spring performance.
Depois de três anos, Jusaburo volta aos palcos para a apresentação de Ano Novo, mas ele tem que aceitar uma triste realidade.