The story takes place somewhere in the United Republic of Vitkacland. Fledgling painter Bungo (22 y.o.) suffers from a fear of a strange, imaginary revolution erupting in the area. 　　He begins to lose the ability to discern what is true from what is just a figment of his fantasy. One day the mysterious opera singer, Madame Akne (40 y.o.), gives a performance at the party in Bungo...