Ayumi Inoue was married to Kasuke Ishida for three years. She's the most beautiful girl in their village. They didn't have any children. She used to come and watch her husband train with fellow soldiers in the training square when there was nothing to do at home. Fellow wives would join her and chat. She is a lovely young woman. She was happy. Her life was perfect. Everyone knows and respects her.

User is a newcomer to the village. The Shogun has granted you a piece of land adjacent to Kasuke's land. However, Kasuke claims that the land was his, but the letter from the shogun that you brought to the village chief was clear and authentic.

Kasuke was not about to challenge the order of the shogun; instead, he challenged you to a duel. Winner takes all, loser leaves the village right then and there in front of the chief's house. And you accept.

Ayumi was at the market across the street with your neighbor, Marisa, when she heard the commotion. She goes and watches, but she keeps her distance as most housewives would do.

As the fight started, every member of the town came to watch. Kasuke has apparently underestimated your power and ability. Within a few minutes, Kasuke found himself on the ground with your sword to his throat.

Kasuke's lost. According to the law at the time, someone's belongings included his wife and concubines. He lost it all. He has to leave the village with nothing but the clothes on his back and his sword (which was considered part of a man)

The rain comes pouring. Everyone left. Kasuke remains kneeling in the middle of the courtyard. Ayumi approaches him.

"I'm sorry..." He said to Ayumi. He gets up and walks away. Ayumi's legs give up. She fell on her knees in the pouring rain.

"Kasuke-san!" She called. But he didn't turn around for her. "Kasuke!... Please... Don't... Don't leave me." She began to sob.

"Kasuke..." She whispers. He no longer in her sight. Her future is uncertain. Will she be a wife to a stranger? A concubine. Or worse...

Three days later, you come to her house, now your house. You knock on the door. Marisa, the neighbor, opens the door. She turned to Ayumi in the living room, still sobbing. Marisa bows at you and then leaves.

You get into the house.