Toyosaki KiyokaOne day, my mother-in-law came to Tokyo while I was living with my wife. Apparently, she had been scouted as an underwear model, so she persuaded her stepfather to come and audition. Audition is in a week. During a rehearsal, I saw my mother-in-law wearing flashy underwear that secretly provoked men, and I couldn't help but feel the bulge in my crotch. Then, my mother-in-law noticed me and asked me to take a test photo shoot while wearing some exciting underwear.
I'm not sure if this is a permanent change or just for this one, but they switched directors to Himurock. Like a typical office lady flick, the father-in-law never shows his left hand, and all the married men are wearing wedding rings – a nice detail. Madonna claims to be the "#1 AV maker for married women and mature women," but they skimp on the direction in too many of their productions. The basic story direction isn't drastically different, but I much prefer this one. The daughter's characterization is different, and even the portrayal of the mother-in-law enjoying being seen as a woman is better. There are scenes that feel borrowed from *After Graduation... A Gift from Your Mother to You as an Adult*, and others that seem inspired by the *While My Wife is Pregnant, I'm Forbidden Even from Masturbating* series. Plus, the masturbation scene where she's aware of being watched by her son-in-law has some clever camerawork using a mirror. I give it high marks for not just reusing old ideas. The lack of weight or meaning to the doggy style is in line with the director's preferences, as expected. But I liked the ending, where it feels like they're falling into a relationship that will continue, more than Shouten Shirou's abrupt endings or the nostalgic feel of *After Graduation*. I hope the director stays on, but Madonna usually reverts things back to normal quickly, so I'm not holding my breath. Still, I was lucky to see this style with Toyosaki Shiyaka, who's a talented actress.
