The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese (窮鼠はチーズの夢を見る)

It's my wedding anniversary next month.

What do you do on yours?

I look up restaurants she might like,

maybe get her a small present.

I hate shopping.

Wouldn't Nami-san like it if you took her to see a play?

Or contemporary dance.

How did you know?

You're amazing.

She loves that stuff.

She would.

Been a while.

What's this?

Take a look.

What's going on?

This is where I work.

Private detective?

Having to investigate you was a surprise.

You want money?

Oh no, I'm an upright investigator.

But since it's you,

it's hard to be impartial.

Though I did hesitate.

You won't tell her?

I'm in two minds. It's business.

Can't you let this slide?

Well well...

You won't tell her?

What do you want?

I'd like you to think of it.

For now, tonight...

I know a great place.

Did you eat raw fish?

Is it sushi?

I love it.

Let's go then.

About your wife, Chikako-san.

You had a thing for girls like her in university.

Really?

Cute but feisty,

girly girls.

Yeah, maybe.

Why did you decide to get married?

I dunno.

We'd been dating for two years, so it kinda...

That's a reason to get married.

If you're too picky, you'll never get married.

It's not mandatory.

You haven't changed.

What's your problem.

I want to be good to Chikako.

My actions may seem strange to you,

but the emotion is totally different.

I was so stupid.

But as a man, surely you can understand.

Why do you want to be good to her?

Because I love her.

Goes without saying.

Love?

Not just kind of?

I love her.

I'll fix this.

Please.

Thank you for the dinner.

You won't tell Chikako.

You smell.

Have you quit smoking?

Chikako doesn't like it.

Hey. I said only kissing.

You don't want this to get wrinkled.

Sorry.

What are you sorry about?

I can't.

Even though it's just a kiss?

It's not that easy.

Are you in love with me?

I love you.

No tongue.

Beggars can't be choosers.

Let's go somewhere to eat next weekend.

Anything you'd like to eat?

Why?

It'd be nice to go watch a movie.

We could go shopping afterwards.

There's a movie I want to see.

Let's watch it.

It's a horror movie.

Horror?

Sounds good.

I was planning to go shopping.

I'm excited.

Me too.

Hello. -Hello.

Come in.

What are you doing?

The hell?

Did you break up with her?

If your wife finds out on her own, it's gonna look bad on my CV.

Are you still snooping on me?

I've told your wife I have proof of your cheating.

She asked me to continue.

I'll break up with her.

Why not go back there and say it?

Or you can text her right now.

Fuck that.

You choose your wife as soon as things get inconvenient for you.

Doesn't matter how you end it, it's cruel anyway.

Yeah, but she doesn't...

She's the one who said it's okay.

She doesn't care that I'm married.

I didn't know how to turn her down after that.

That's what this is.

I've only been here three times.

I won't see her again.

But how would she feel if I texted her now?

I think there's a proper way to end things.

I'll report this.

Why?

You know why.

This is business.

Imagase.

Hey. Only kissing.

Doesn't matter where I place it.

I'm home.

I'm home.

What's the matter?

Came to say I'm home.

I could use a shower.

Okay, I'll get out.

Ootomo-san. -Yes?

I've edited my proposal after last meeting.

Could you take a look?

Show me.

Are you in the mood for coffee?

Shall I fetch some?

I couldn't sleep last night.

Wanna go together?

Good job.

Thank you.

I'll submit it then.

Do that.

You do look tired.

I've had trouble falling asleep.

What about you?

When do you go to bed?

This is embarrassing, but usually I'm in bed by 10.

That's quite early.

But a good routine.

You think so?

I'm ready.

I'll take this one.

Shiba shrimp in chili sauce. Please enjoy.

Thanks for today.

No problem.

I'm sorry for not taking you out lately.

You work so hard.

We could go on a holiday.

What's wrong?

I'm sorry.

I want to...

...separate.

Wait, let's talk this out.

It's a misunderstanding.

What misunderstanding?

I'm sorry for not telling you.

I hired a private detective to investigate your affairs.

You are...

...the perfect husband.

Nothing came up.

I hoped you'd be cheating on me,

so I could get a hefty divorce settlement.

I'm seeing someone.

It's been going on for over a year.

Did you not notice?

I trusted you.

Trusted me?

Our relationship...

You bring in the money, and I spend it.

That's all we ever had in common.

Surely not just that.

The way you're always waiting for me to say something...

I can't stand it.

For him...

I want to separate.

Hello.

Did you know?

About what?

The reason Chikako hired you.

Reason?

Sorry. I'll call you later.

Did something happen?

Nothing.

Do you think a client would confide in me like that?

Nah.

Sorry. I'll call you later.

Wait.

You called me because of her.

Told you it's nothing.

Did she want a divorce?

None of your business.