I’m Shingo. My wife Marie and I have two sons, making us a family of four. Marie quit her job when we got married and handles all the housework and parenting. When our oldest son was born, I was actively involved in helping out. But as work got busier, I slowly turned into the kind of husband who only helps when asked. To be honest, I find housework to be a hassle. Unlike work, there are no visible results or appreciation for it. That’s why I’ve ended up leaving everything to my wife. Just then, my wife caught a bug and had to isolate at home, leaving me to handle all the chores—but my oldest son’s reaction was…
Filled with guilt toward my wife, but driven by pride and desperation not to look pathetic in front of my kids, I somehow survived a few days of handling all the housework and parenting alone. The room wasn’t perfect, even though I tried my best to tidy up.
Still, I gave it everything I had. I wonder how my wife will feel when she comes out of isolation and sees the place…