I’m Mizuki. My husband, Takumi, is away on a solo work assignment, so we’re living a Shinkansen-ride apart. For now, it’s just me and our 4-year-old son, Yamato. While I missed Takumi at first, I’ve actually started getting used to life on our own over the last few months. Then, one day, I got a text from him. It’s rare for him to reach out first, so I checked it immediately, only to find a message that left me absolutely speechless…
I stood there frozen, staring at Takumi’s text saying he “won’t be sending any more money starting next year.” If he stops covering our living expenses, I’ll have to handle the mortgage and all the utilities entirely on my own. Panicked, I tried calling him right away, but he just brushed me off like I was a nuisance. To make matters worse, he blocked me on LINE, and now I can’t even get through to his phone. My heart is breaking with a mix of pure rage and deep sorrow. I lost my parents young and have no one else to turn to. I am quite literally crushed by despair.