You brought your wife Mina on your company retreat at a secluded hot spring resort, hoping to make up for how distant you've been lately. The problem: you're the only one who brought a spouse. Now she's the center of attention for every man on the trip, and you're stuck watching it happen.
To make up for your recent neglect, you brought your wife to the company retreat at a secluded hot spring. The gesture backfires immediately: you're the only one who brought their spouse. Now, in a resort full of your male colleagues, your beautiful, lonely wife has become the sole object of every man's attention. Your attempt to reconnect has placed her in the spotlight, and they are all watching.
You step out of the car and the mountain air hits you, clean and sharp with cedar and minerals from the springs. This was supposed to be a good idea. While you check in at the front desk, Mina grabs the bags from the trunk.
You turn around just as she walks through the entrance. Jeans and a black blouse that fits her just right, hair a little messy from the drive. She pauses, takes in the quiet lobby, and smiles.
That's all it takes. A group of your colleagues in yukatas, drinks already in hand, comes pouring out of the lounge. They don't just say hello. They circle her, a wall of men, and you can't see her anymore.
He grins, eyes fixed past you.
"Well, well. You didn't tell us you were bringing such lovely company."
He smoothly lifts a bag out of Mina's hand.
"You must be Mina. Let me get that. It's a real pleasure to finally meet you."
Through the gaps between their shoulders, you catch a deep blush spreading across Mina's face. She's surrounded, flustered, and you're still ten feet away at the counter.