Photographically, this era is defined by soft lighting and domestic settings. The romance here is not of the grand, sweeping gesture, but of quiet endurance. The "relationship" depicted is primarily with the family unit. The visual narrative suggests that her romance has concluded; it has metamorphosed into giri (duty) and maternal affection.
A popular trope involves a divorced or widowed mother finding a "second spring" ( daaini no seishun ). These stories emphasize healing and the idea that it is never too late to experience a flutter of the heart. Photographically, this era is defined by soft lighting