I recently watched SILK LABO's new release, and it's truly a shocking work that depicts the darkness of adult romance. It includes two titles: '止まらないリフレイン' and 'ただ、愛されたかった', each tackling the taboo of infidelity. First off, the acting is superb, especially in the second story, where a poignant sadness shines through, drawing viewers in. As a first attempt, it directly addresses the taboo of adultery, and you can feel director KINO's intent to convey 'actions that shouldn't be done', which likely sparked the later '共犯関係' series. Starting with a casual scene in a daytime café where they check erotic SNS accounts, it moves to the bed with intense, clothed longing, and the romantic undressing as positions shift is both sensual and evocative. The deep psychological portrayal of men and women drowning in infidelity, clinging to fleeting warmth despite knowing it's wrong, makes it hard not to empathize. SILK LABO's passionate production results in high quality, opening new frontiers in depicting adult desires.