Do you know anyone who's past the ideal marriage age but is still single? Two of my colleagues and classmates are still unmarried (not divorced, they're 46 this year). Although they often say they're lazy and stubborn, they also admit privately that at their age, they probably can't get a younger body without spending money, so they've given up hope of marriage…
But more than one girl my age has told me they haven't given up hope of marriage, but they're also mentally prepared to marry someone who's been divorced—don't worry, I'm not trying to become a relationship expert (I don't have that ability). I'm mentioning this because Mihiro went on a blind date~
And the whole thing even made it onto TV!
Wearing a white kimono, Mihiro publicly advertised on television for a "marriage partner": Of course, since it's a TV project, it might be a pre-written script, especially considering there were 800 applicants in one go:
Are there really that many people who want Mihiro to call them "husband"? I'm not part of the program, so I can't endorse anyone. From those 800 applicants, Mihiro narrowed it down to 30. Among them were singers, IT consultants, clothing store owners, and beauticians. After a brief chat with all the applicants who wanted to be Mihiro's husband, the program arranged for them to play a game of soccer so the female lead could assess their stamina and observe each applicant's personality through their playing style…
Then it was time to choose the lucky one—no, the most fortunate one!
Mihiro ultimately chose between a 33-year-old IT consultant and a 43-year-old beautician. Neither had ever been married. One was young, attractive, and earned over 10 million yen annually (approximately NT$2.685 million, IT consultant); the other was older, more tolerant, and earned a respectable 6 million yen (approximately NT$1.61 million, beautician).
Finally, with the blessings of the original Ebisu Muscats' close friends, Mihiro chose the beautician!
Whether it's a play or for real, that's for the best. I've always believed that everyone has the right to pursue happiness. Although Mihiro is older and divorced, no reason can be an excuse to stop her from pursuing happiness. I sincerely wish her well, and I hope you, the reader, feel the same way.
