[BMNH-017]

Shihori Endo

A 40-year-old married woman with two children. She got pregnant and married at the age of 20, and now even has a grandchild. Her second child was born when she was 22. After that, her relationship with her husband became centered entirely around their children, leaving no room or opportunity for intimacy at home, and they completely stopped having sex. Later, her husband was transferred overseas for work. They have been living apart for 10 years, and he only returns twice a year. With her children now grown and independent, she decided it was time to file for divorce. Her husband showed no resistance, silently signed the divorce papers, and sent them back. She finalized the divorce before turning 40. Thinking about her future, she returned to work last year—rejoining society after roughly 20 years—determined to live life as an individual woman. At this turning point, she began longing for men again and started seeking new relationships.