I met "Mako," a nurse working in the psychosomatic medicine department of a general hospital in Tokyo, at a family restaurant one afternoon after her early shift. Soft-spoken and gentle, she carried herself with a quiet elegance that reflected a strong sense of womanhood. She opened up about her sexual awakening—how her curiosity began gradually as early as second grade, a feeling she kept deeply hidden for years. She shared that in elementary school, she visited a classmate’s house nearby and had her first experience. Later, she was seduced by her part-time job’s store manager, which led to her first full sexual encounter. From then on, her relationships began to revolve around intimacy. She used to meet him every Thursday and Saturday, enjoying a time when both her mind and body felt completely fulfilled. Through these experiences, she discovered true pleasure—a memory she still can’t forget. Whenever she’s alone, she finds herself recalling those moments and ends up messaging male friends on LINE to meet up. “So… do you think I’m a pervert?” she asked at the end, her words revealing once again the deep, hidden emotions she carries inside.