Takuzi, 36, and his wife Risa, 28, recently visited her hometown in rural North Kanto during the autumn three-day weekend. There, he met Marko, a former delinquent-type construction worker and acquaintance of Risa's family. That night, Takuzi joined a casual drinking party at Marko's house. Later, a menacing-looking man named Takeru joined them, making it three. As the alcohol flowed, the two, exuding a redneck vibe, grinned crudely and said, "Wanna see a video of your wife when she was younger, Tak-chan?"—pulling out a worn VHS tape.