One day, my father-in-law, Takeru, suddenly appeared in the house I shared with Mr. Takeru. Even though my husband and I had been separated for many years, he begged me to live with him. My husband called him a liar and was wary of him, but his gentle demeanor and consideration made me open up to him. He also read my concerns and feelings, pinpointing my dissatisfaction with our nightly relationship, whispering, "Sy is just like me."