Momoka, who lives with her husband Atsushi and high school son Hiroyuki, still holds a grudge against Atsushi for his infidelity 8 years ago. She finds comfort in a young colleague, Takeda, which leads to Atsushi finding out about their relationship. An argument escalates, leading Momoka to suggest divorce, which shocks Atsushi. Momoka realizes her mistake but Atsushi remains calm, pointing out his role in raising Hiroyuki. Atsushi’s past infidelity has shaped his victim mentality, but reflecting on his actions, he realizes his arrogance. Momoka regrets her outburst as she sees how Atsushi has distanced himself emotionally. The story continues in Episode 4.
Continuing from last time. My name is Momoka. I live with my husband Atsushi and our high school son, Hiroyuki. At our home, Atsushi had an affair 8 years ago. We didn’t end up getting divorced at that time, but I still can’t forgive Jun. In the midst of this, the one who healed my wounded heart was a young man from the same company, Takeda. We, a man and a woman… but my relationship with Takeda was discovered by Atsushi. I kept being blamed by Atsushi and it made me irritated. In the end, I said something I shouldn’t have said.
Atsushi looked surprised. I suddenly realized I had said too much.
But… once the words are spoken, they can’t be taken back…
Atsushi said with difficulty, “I see… well then, let’s get a divorce.”
“Don’t take everything away from me!”
I inadvertently raised my voice. But Atsushi calmly said, “I have raised Hiroyuki all this time. Can you tell me how many friends Hiroyuki has?”
When Atsushi said that, I was speechless.
Atsushi had an affair 8 years ago.
Because of that, a consciousness of “I am the victim, and Jun is the perpetrator” began to sprout.
So I felt like “I can do anything and it will be forgiven” or “Jun caused the affair, so it’s his fault.”
However, when Jun pointed it out and I thought about it calmly, I realized that my thoughts were extremely arrogant. I regret it now, but Atsushi had completely abandoned me emotionally…
To be continued in [Episode 4].
Original draft: Mama Star Community. Script: motte. Illustration: nngimamu.