My wife was hospitalized, so my mother-in-law came from Kyoto to help with housework. I couldn't believe she was fifty-three—she looked so youthful, a graceful, classic Kyoto beauty. Living alone together, I gradually found myself drawn to her sensual charm, and before I knew it, the distance between us had closed. Soon, a secret relationship began between us, hidden from my wife. These days with my mother-in-law felt like a dream, and our bond grew deeper each day.