Kyouko was just pouring another cup of tea when Mrs. Minami leaned in, lowering her voice enough to signal that something juicy was about to drop—but loud enough to be overheard by everyone.
"You know…?" she said, eyes gleaming. "I saw Kyouko-chan at the supermarket a few months ago…"
The room quieted slightly, a few ladies turning her way with curious eyes.
Minami grinned. "She wasn't alone. She was with this handsome young man—tall, lean, well-built. Definitely younger. Too good-looking to be her husband, that's for sure!"
Gasps and surprised murmurs followed like clockwork.
"Really?"
"Yessss!" Minami nodded, clearly proud of her memory. "I couldn't stop looking! They were walking close together, carrying groceries. He even pushed the cart like a gentleman!"
All eyes turned to Kyouko, who nearly dropped the biscuit tin.
"A-Ah no!!" she stammered, her face heating up. "T-That's my… my son-in-law."
The room fell silent for a beat.
