Once upon a time, Sumire was blessed with love, a loving husband, and the promise of a joyful family life. However, as the days turned into weeks, the spark began to fade. Their child’s disobedience and her husband’s struggling career cast a long shadow over their once-warm home. Sumire’s mother-in-law’s constant criticism only added fuel to the fire, chipping away at Sumire’s spirit.
Sumire’s world had become a dreary place, her thoughts as gray as the skies outside. But one day, during a rare moment of solitude, she received an unexpected message from an old friend, inviting her to a massage parlor. Intrigued and desperate for some relief, she accepted.
The massage was a revelation. Her body and mind felt rejuvenated, but there was something else—a subtle shift in her friend’s demeanor that left her unsettled. Yet, Sumire couldn’t deny the allure of the escape it offered from her daily struggles. She found herself drawn back to the massage parlor, seeking solace and release from the weight of her responsibilities.
