Shinobu had gradually developed a deep relationship with her son's friend. This connection was more than mere friendship—it carried a subtle, charged atmosphere, as if both were seeking something more. Shinobu herself may have been aware of it. One day, her son suddenly returned home and caught them in the act. Shock and rage shook Shinobu to her core. Her son's emotions ran wild, and the room instantly filled with intense tension. Shinobu hesitated, unsure how to respond.