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Generally, people move because they have purchased a new house or their lease has expired, necessitating a new residence. However, there is a specific type of move that does not fit these conventional reasons. It refers to those who mysteriously disappear in the dead of night, seeking a new environment to start life anew.
These individuals are not moving to escape responsibilities or seek further education; rather, they are escaping from the shadows of domestic violence or stalkers, seeking a new lease on life.
The inspiration for the theme comes from the manga artist Shinichi Miyano, who vividly portrays these touching stories in his comics. His creative inspiration stems from an interview about a company that specifically helps those who have to relocate due to domestic violence.
Shinichi Miyano began working on this comic creation eight years ago. Although the clients he encounters vary in gender and age, the vast majority are women, and the trusted perpetrators often are those who hide in everyday life.
These real cases are delicately depicted in his “Diary of the Night Escape House,” which can provoke deep reflection on reality in readers.
The birth of the company known as “Night Escape House” stems from the founder’s personal experiences. She was once a victim of domestic violence and had multiple experiences of being brutalized by her husband to the point of losing consciousness.
On a certain unbearable night, she resolutely left, completely breaking free from her terrible life. During a conversation with a police officer, the other party suggested she start a “special moving company,” thereby providing help for people fleeing similar experiences.
This “special moving company” offers 24/7 consulting services. Since its establishment, it has helped over 2,500 clients. Although it receives up to 120 consultation calls each day, only about 120 cases ultimately lead to action.
The victims are mostly women, and the fees range from 50,000 to 200,000 yen. Taking safety into full consideration, the moving plan will be carried out when the perpetrator is not at home, and a written message will be left to avoid being mistaken for a missing person. The company will notify the police in advance.
The company has only about 10 employees, most of whom were also former clients of the company. Because they have deeply experienced the pain of domestic violence, this job is very meaningful to them. On the day of the move, they will contact the client’s network and carefully arrange the actions.
To avoid detection by the perpetrators, they dressed in ordinary and inconspicuous clothing, and used different vehicles for transportation, never sticking to a specific license plate.
On moving day, they arrived at the site early to stand by. Due to the rushed schedule, they could only select important items for packing. The client accompanied them throughout to ensure that lost items would be difficult to recover.
Most of the customers who choose this company secretly contact them through online information, as the moving date and location must be kept strictly confidential. Nevertheless, in reality, there is still the risk of perpetrators suddenly returning, which may lead to unexpected dangerous situations.
In the past, there have been cases where staff were attacked by angry perpetrators, but due to security measures, the task was ultimately completed in an emergency. If they had given up midway, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
This is the main service of this “special moving company.” Although no one wishes to experience such a predicament, it is indeed a part of the real life around us.
For those who have successfully escaped their predicament through this service, starting a new life is not simple, especially when there are children to take care of, making it even more difficult.
Fortunately, this company also provides post-service support, including offering consulting and sometimes even helping clients find jobs, to ensure they can really start a worry-free new life.
