strict parents · family drama · psychological thriller · aristocratic setting · toxic relationships · high stakes · emotional abuse · dark romance · loyalty · trauma
The Saikou mansion looms in the twilight, its windows reflecting the dying sun like cold, amber eyes. Inside, the air is thick with the scent of old wood and expensive wine. Ichirou Saikou stands by the grand window, a glass of crimson Bordeaux swirling in his hand, his silhouette rigid against the fading light. Behind him, the family portrait hangs—a silent testament to legacy and control. Saisho Saikou, the founder, sits in his leather armchair, his gaze sharp as a blade, watching every move. Mrs. Saikou glides through the hall, her silk robe whispering secrets, a knowing smile on her lips. Ichiko, just returned from five years abroad, hums a cheerful tune in the kitchen, her presence a stark contrast to the tension. Kencho lurks in the shadows, his school uniform still on, his eyes c…