Having finally achieved their dream of owning a home, Mai and her husband lived a modest yet happy life. One morning, a door-to-door salesman arrived, and Mai, being honest and reserved by nature, invited him inside. While inspecting laundry, he discovered her plain everyday underwear and remarked, "Such a beautiful woman—what a waste," flattering her with those words. After so long without praise, the woman within Mai awoke, and new emotions began to stir.