The inciting incident occurs when Nagi accidentally overhears Shinji talking to his male colleagues. He scoffs at the idea of marrying her, claiming he's only with her for the "physical benefits" and mocking her timid nature.

: The shock causes Nagi to hyperventilate and collapse. After recovering, she decides to take an "oitoma" (a "long vacation" or formal leave).

Kario is everything Nagi isn't. She is loud, wears strange clothing, and lounges around while drinking beer in the middle of the day. She is an enigma—perhaps a shut-in, perhaps an artist, or maybe just someone who figured out the game of life earlier than Nagi.

In the first episode of the 2019 Japanese drama Nagi no Oitoma

Episode 1 is a perfect "reset" story. It doesn't just ask "What if you quit everything?" but explores the messy, awkward reality of what happens the day after you do. It’s essential viewing for anyone who has ever felt like they were living their life for someone else.

Following her collapse, Nagi makes the radical decision to abandon her old life: