Concealing the real reason behind their marriage, Asako and Shintaro go to the Tono mansion to ask for the blessing of Asako's parents. Surprisingly, they welcome the idea with open arms, and her father even offers to prepare her wedding kimono. Hiroko, her sister, gifts Asako a precious hairpin for the occasion. Delighted by her family's positive response to her marriage, Asako is excited as her wedding day arrives, however, the fleeting moment of joy is soon shattered by a cruel deed...
子をもうけるためだけという理由を隠し、麻子は慎太郎とともに両親に結婚の許しを求める。
体よく厄介払いできるとあって父母は大歓迎。
父は婚礼衣装も仕立てると言いだし、麻子は戸惑いつつもうれしく思う。
ひろ子から大切なかんざしを譲り受け、いよいよ祝言当日。
ところが、ハレの日に似つかわしくない悪意に満ちた事件が…
