1122: For a Happy Marriage

In a hotel for their anniversary, Ichiko makes an advance on her husband. However, she is shocked when Otoya rejects her because of his mistress, Mitsuki. Although Ichiko permitted his affair, Otoya's rejection leaves her confused and hurt. Seeking advice from her friend, Ichiko is reminded that she is also allowed to have an affair. So she turns to an old college friend to fulfill her desires.

Ichiko finally opens up to Otoya about her painful past when they visit her mother. A few days later, Mitsuki warns him they need to be more secretive with their dates because her husband had seen them together. Mitsuki becomes angry when Otoya reveals Ichiko knew about her all along. Meanwhile, Ichiko visits a secret brothel for women and finds herself charmed by the young Rei.

Ichiko's intimate session with Rei is unfortunately cut short when she rushes home to nurse an injured Otoya. Her guilt nags at her as she cannot stop herself from thinking about Rei. Otoya promises to spend a special night with Mitsuki, breaking his and Ichiko's rule for keeping his home life and affair separate. Enraged, Ichiko quickly makes another appointment with Rei.