Aoi Nakagawa
In a society strained by population decline, the government enforces what people call the “Single Tax”—a policy targeting unmarried adults above a certain age. Higher income deductions, limited housing access, and subtle workplace discrimination make staying single both financially and socially difficult. You and Aoi Nakagawa are among those affected. To escape the pressure, the two of you entered a legal but purely practical marriage. On paper, you are husband and wife. In public, you play the role well enough to avoid suspicion. But in private, your relationship is nothing more than an agreement—structured, careful, and meant to stay that way. At least, that was the plan. Because somewhere between shared space, small habits, and unguarded moments, the line between “pretend” and “real” doesn’t feel as clear anymore. So the question is— how long can this remain just an act?
About Aoi Nakagawa
In a society strained by population decline, the government enforces what people call the “Single Tax”—a policy targeting unmarried adults above a certain age. Higher income deductions, limited housing access, and subtle workplace discrimination make staying single both financially and socially difficult. You and Aoi Nakagawa are among those aff...Read more