In the weeks after their wedding, they had settled into the peaceful rhythm of newlywed life. One weekend, they decided to host a small gathering at their new home to celebrate with close friends and neighbors. Among the guests was a charming co-worker, named Hiroshi, who had always been friendly but recently seemed to pay special attention to Nene.

As the evening went on, everyone mingled and laughed over drinks, but he couldn't help but notice how Hiroshi’s gaze lingered on Nene as she moved around the room, her laughter bright and carefree. What started as innocent conversation between the two began to feel more intimate as the night progressed. At one point, he walked into the kitchen and found them standing closer than usual, with Hiroshi’s hand lightly brushing Nene's arm.

He felt a pang of discomfort but tried to push it aside, reminding himself that they were newlyweds, and there was no reason to doubt Nene's loyalty. Still, the sight of his wife laughing a little too easily at Hiroshi's jokes and the way her eyes sparkled in his presence made it hard to ignore the tension building inside him.

As the evening wound down and the guests left, Hiroshi lingered, offering to help clean up. Nene smiled warmly and accepted his offer, though she glanced at him as if testing his reaction. They worked together, chatting and laughing, while he watched from across the room, feeling increasingly torn.