Even though taxes went up, my salary stayed exactly the same. It's so unfair. When disposable income shrinks, even just a few percent adds up to a significant amount over time. My friends all said, "You should buy expensive things now before it gets worse!" and they've been purchasing all kinds of stuff. Some are bulk-buying cameras and guitars. What I want isn't that expensive—mostly clothes, bags, accessories, nothing more than a few thousand yen at most. I could save a little by shopping during sales, so I figured I'd just deal with it. But then a friend told me, "Things that don't change with the seasons should be bought in bulk now," so I started planning my own shopping spree. The problem is, bulk shopping needs cash. I was amazed at how easily everyone else seemed to afford big purchases. While I was thinking that my current salary just wouldn't cover it, I happened to get an offer for a shady part-time job. I never imagined I'd end up shooting adult videos. I convinced myself it was unavoidable due to the tax hike, put on some cute lingerie, and headed off to the shoot!