It was my wife Nao's birthday. My work ran late, so I couldn't pick up the cake I had reserved at the store and returned home empty-handed after midnight. However, Nao said, 'The thought alone is enough, thank you,' and gave me kind words. Despite being busy, I felt a small happiness. The next day, I finished my work early, bought a cake, and headed home earlier than usual. Excited to surprise her with a belated birthday celebration, I returned home to find my wife having sex with a stranger.
