Twenty years ago, Yuriko married into this household—a dutiful, gentle woman who deeply valued devotion to her family. She had lived a modest and peaceful married life, but everything began to change after her husband's sudden death. Though she always had the option to leave the home she shared with her son and brother-in-law, Yuriko chose to stay. Perhaps it was her brother-in-law's feelings for her that held her back. Yet the true reason remains unknown.