

Kaoru's insecurities about her marriage are raised by compatibility tests.

The body is made of pins. Blood is the ball and the heart is the lane...

Kaoru and Hajime visit Hajime's parents, who chastise him for not getting a job.

After hearing about a cheating husband, Kaoru remembers competing with a colleague for Hajime's affection.

And now we begin the real 2nd thread!