In this village, it has been a tradition for the village chief to decide the marriage partners of the villagers. Mei and I were engaged. Although she wasn't someone I chose myself, I was happy because I had secretly loved my childhood friend Mei since we were kids. My best friend Takeshi felt the same way... One night, Takeshi raped Mei... and she got pregnant. Our engagement was called off. Takeshi took responsibility and registered marriage with Mei. In despair, I left for Tokyo. Eight years have passed since then…
