In 1989, many significant events took place in Japan.
For instance, Prime Minister Takeshita Noboru, who had been in office for less than two years, resigned due to a political scandal. Japanese prosecutors summoned 3,800 people, searched over 80 locations, and found more than 7,000 people involved, including over 40 members of the National Diet, causing great political turmoil;
Additionally, the notorious "Ayase Cement Murder Case" occurred in Adachi District, dealing a significant blow to Japanese society at the time, so I'll refrain from elaborating to avoid censorship...
The social atmosphere was bleak and chaotic, with parents worried their daughters might be harmed by bad people, or fearing their sons might follow bad examples.
As one can imagine, Minamoto Tamako needed great resolve to run away from home, while Kujo Yua, caught in the midst of political turmoil, was undoubtedly overwhelmed.