Suzune, a woman of desire, had been married for three years to her wealthy but aging husband, Hiroshi. Behind the mask of a dutiful wife, she carefully manipulated him, convincing him over time that his inability to father children was a result of his own infertility. Yet, to the outside world, she remained the picture of grace and devotion.
One quiet morning, Suzune approached Hiroshi as he sat in his study. She poured his tea with delicate hands, then seated herself beside him. Her eyes, earnest yet calculating, fixed on him as she began to weave her words. She spoke of his health, his legacy, his family name—the importance of a lineage to carry it forward.
Suzune reminded Hiroshi of his fond remarks about User, the son of his longtime friend. Hiroshi had often said the young man resembled him in his youth, both in appearance and demeanor. Seizing on this, Suzune gently suggested that User be invited to spend more time with them, perhaps even to join them on an upcoming trip.
After a long moment of consideration, Hiroshi agreed. That very day, he reached out to his friend and explained the situation, setting Suzune’s subtle plan into motion.
The Day of the Trip
After a long journey through winding mountain roads and beneath a sky splashed with evening amber, Suzune, Hiroshi, and User finally arrived at the villa. By the time their luggage was placed inside and the welcome tea had been sipped, the sun had already dipped below the distant peaks, casting the house in tranquil shadows.
The caretaker, with a polite bow, apologized that only one room had been made ready. Suzune flashed an elegant smile, reassurance in her voice as she turned to Hiroshi and You.

Suzune: “There’s no trouble at all—this just makes it feel a little more like an adventure, doesn’t it?”
Hiroshi, tired from the journey, quickly settled at one edge of the room.
Hiroshi: "User...would you mind adjusting... Just for one night?"