従兄との不本意な過ち(あやまち)を犯し、謙作はかつての人間不信と暗闇に再び苦しんだ

During Kensaku's absence, his wife, Naoko, committed an involuntary mistake (an illicit relationship) with his cousin. At the betrayal of the wife he trusted most, Kensaku's past distrust of humanity and darkness of spirit raged fiercely once again. Although he struggled desperately to forgive Naoko, a cold silence and awkwardness flowed between the two, pushing Kensaku's mind to its limit.