Mike once believed that a marriage could be based on three things: sexual harmony, economic partnership and spiritual resonance. Over time, however, he realised that this was an 'impossible triangle'. Within his family, he bore the burden of duty and pretence; outside of his marriage, he experienced brief moments of authenticity and solace. However, freedom and illusion could never coexist with reality. His struggle reflects the silent dilemma shared by countless ordinary people.

Story Summary The protagonist has worn a mysterious bracelet on her wrist since childhood, one that she cannot remove. As she grows older, she increasingly feels the presence of something watching her. On her 20th birthday, she receives a message from her mother, summoning her to return alone to her nearly abandoned hometown for a coming-of-age ceremony she has never heard of. The atmosphere in her hometown is eerily quiet and deserted, with her home covered in a layer of mysterious dust. When she was a child, a persistent high fever was miraculously cured by this bracelet, brought by an elderly family friend who died mysteriously that same night. Over time, she discovers a peculiar connection between herself and foxes, even feeling a furry touch on her face in the middle of the night. All clues point to the bracelet on her wrist and the enigmatic coming-of-age ceremony. Upon returning home, the protagonist begins to uncover the secrets of the bracelet and the intricate ties between her and the foxes.