Due to the impact of the economic downturn, Haruko struggled to find a job after graduating from university. Through her father's connections, she ended up working at a real estate company run by Takada. Takada had been a frequent visitor to their home since Haruko was a child and was an acquaintance of her parents and university friends. However, seeing Haruko thriving in her work like a fish in water, Takada was reminded of Haruko's mother, who had been the queen bee of their club in her youth, and he began to lust after her.
