Since getting married, I've been living with my wife's family, and her mother, Mikako, has always treated me with kindness. She's an excellent cook, and every day has been enjoyable. Lately, however, my relationship with my wife has become strained. Today, after praising Mikako's cooking and thanking her, my wife became upset and stormed off to her room. No matter how hard I try to understand my wife's feelings, things keep getting worse, and I'm left feeling helpless. That night, I was sitting alone in the living room, feeling down, when Mikako suddenly appeared and asked, "What's wrong?"