Title: 肩ごしの恋人
First published: 2001
Description: Moe Hayasaka is an office worker in an import service company who cannot devote herself in romance. On the other hand, Moe&#x2019;s close friend, Ruriko Murono, who snatches Moe&#x2019;s boy friend away to marry him for her third time, is interested in nothing but romantic affairs. Through their love and friendship, this novel portrays women in their 30s being rocked by marriage, divorce, infidelity, and work.