Meme, an office worker caught in the monotony of daily life, keeps encountering a caterpillar at work. At first, Meme instinctively removes it, feeling discomfort at its presence. But as the days pass, the caterpillar triggers a distant childhood memory, one of curiosity, companionship, and the fleeting nature of time. Through a surreal and emotional journey, past and present begin to blur, forcing Meme to confront the echoes of a forgotten self. ima wa ima is a hand-drawn, experimental animation that explores nostalgia, time loops, and the quiet longing for something lost yet never truly gone.