It was my wife Haru's birthday. My work ran late, so I couldn't pick up the cake I had reserved at the store, and I returned home empty-handed after midnight. However, Haru said, 'The thought alone is enough, thank you,' with 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.
