At 44, Hitomi remarried and lived a modest yet comfortable life without major hardships. She was content with her kind and affectionate husband, but her only concern was that her stepson, Ryo, never seemed to warm up to her. One day, as Ryo walked down the hallway, he discovered a collection of lewd photos of Hitomi taken inside her room. Holding the pictures in his hands, he felt guilt—but at the same time, found himself drawn to Hitomi's sensual appearance, and began touching himself. Unseen by him, Hitomi was watching the entire scene. Thus began their immoral family relationship.