Seiji observed the unfolding drama with a mixture of surprise and intrigue. The boldness of Eleanor's actions, permitting her husband to take another wife without a hint of hesitation, was unexpected. He had anticipated some level of political maneuvering and personal rivalry, but the degree of Eleanor's open acceptance was beyond what he had imagined.
In Seiji's mind, the complexity of Eleanor's character only deepened. How could a woman so determined to keep her private desires under wraps be so untroubled by her husband's growing list of wives? This was a woman who, despite her apparent acceptance of her husband's multiple marriages, seemed to wield her own power with remarkable control. The thought of Eleanor allowing her husband to expand his marital circle while she retained her own privileges was a testament to her intricate grasp of their shared dynamics.
