Towards the beginning of the novel, Fusako returns to her parents' house, bringing her two children with her. He left Aihara because he was not a good spouse and their marriage was very flawed. It is suggested in the novel that Aihara may have been violent. Shingo also reveals information that Aihara has started dealing drugs. After discovering that Aihara attempted suicide, Fusako and Aihara officially divorce. Fusako often gets angry at Shingo for allowing her to marry someone like Aihara. In an argument, Fusako tells Shingo how her husband was a mess and therefore she is a mess too. He then states “if I didn't want it that way, then it would have been a great idea for you to look into things before marrying me” (Kawabata 134). This shows that Shingo has failed to arrange a solid marriage for his daughter and this causes tension between them, which has a negative effect on the entire family. Fusako's separation also has a powerful effect on Shingo because he now has to provide for her again. Yasuko tells Shingo that she notices his “'frowning face when she comes back and you have to take care of her and those two children'” (46). Furthermore, Shingo believes that the divorce will affect his family's reputation. Furthermore, the separation has a negative effect on Fusako's children. A passage explains it