``Participation is compulsory, so you understand, right?'' I moved to a certain town with my wife, Rin, to open a coffee shop in the countryside. At the neighborhood association's regular meeting held for us, we learned that a camp was held every year. I gently declined to participate, saying that I was preparing to open a business, but with a stern look on my face, I asked if my wife could participate alone. I was told that the women's group would also be participating, so I sent my wife off that day with peace of mind, but that night I learned that there were only four participants.