At 30, Chika entered an arranged marriage at her mother's strong urging and has been a full-time housewife ever since. After talking it over with her husband, she receives permission to take a part-time job two days a week and begins searching. Her age and limited availability make it difficult to find work, but just as she is about to give up, an ad catches her eye: “About two days a week, flexible hours. Seeking intelligent, socially adept women aged 25–45...” Chika picks up the phone...