Recently, my nephew Kenichi came to stay at my home in Tokyo from my hometown. He had been working on farms in Kyushu but left with no clear goals, heading to Tokyo to find a job. Though nearly thirty, he’s still unmarried and uncertain about his future. As his uncle, I had no choice but to speak harshly to him. One day, after returning from the employment office, he looked especially dejected. That’s when my wife gently encouraged him, giving him a handjob to lift his spirits.