<p>The Imai family was a hangout for the wives in the neighborhood because of the bright and sociable personality of their mother, Yoko. My son, Tatsuya, was having a frustrating day when his mothers were so noisy that he couldn't study. One day, when my mother was away from home and thought that she could concentrate on her studies, a chime rang and a lily who was secretly longing for Tatsuya stood among the wives in the neighborhood.</p>