The small suburban Hazuki Inn was run by a reliable and hardworking proprietress, Kana. Her husband, Satoshi, was a playboy and a lazy husband who spent all his money on gambling and women. The Hazuki Inn was also a merchant's inn where salesmen stayed, but a large part of its business was as a place to bring couples.
Yumi Hayakawa
Kana
Shoji Yamaguchi
Masahiro Noguchi
Chaco
The small suburban Hazuki Inn was run by a reliable and hardworking proprietress, Kana. Her husband, Satoshi, was a playboy and a lazy husband who spent all his money on gambling and women. The Hazuki Inn was also a merchant's inn where salesmen stayed, but a large part of its business was as a place to bring couples.
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