Manager's Wife

The Manager's Wife is a short story by Rumiko Takahashi that was first published in 1980. The story is about a young woman named Aiko who is married to a middle-aged man named Taro. Taro is a successful businessman, but he is also very demanding and controlling. Aiko is unhappy in her marriage, but she feels trapped because she doesn't have any money or a way to support herself. One day, Aiko meets a young man named Kenji at a bar. Kenji is kind and charming, and Aiko quickly falls for him. Kenji helps Aiko to see that she is worth more than she thinks, and he encourages her to leave her husband. Aiko eventually leaves Taro and moves in with Kenji. She is finally happy and free, and she is grateful to Kenji for helping her to find her way. The Manager's Wife is a story about finding happiness and self-worth. It is a story about the power of love and the importance of following your dreams.