In 1989, Japan implemented the Equal Employment Opportunity Law for men and women. This year marked the entry of the first generation of "Equal Employment Opportunity Law" newcomers into companies. These individuals, carrying the expectations of the nation and facing societal criticism, strived to excel in a male-dominated society. Over time, women began to be valued and entrusted with significant responsibilities. However, a dilemma arose as many women found themselves having to choose between their careers and families.
As society evolved, the government began promoting childbirth, addressing the declining birth rate, and encouraging women to take on managerial roles through new policies. Issues such as workplace sexual harassment, biases against childless women, and pregnant women occasionally surfaced. Amidst the volatile and complex workplace struggles, anxieties, and romances, the story of Rei Koizumi, an almost 50-year-old Under Fifty woman, unfolds—a narrative that reflects experiences we may all encounter.
