Facing her family's overwhelming debt and struggling to make ends meet, Chiaki lived in constant fear of the thugs sent to collect. Physically and emotionally drained, she was approached by Tsurugi, who offered to settle her father's debts in exchange for working under him. Forced into a painful decision, Chiaki reluctantly agreed to become a maid in Tsurugi's household. A choice made to protect her family, marking the beginning of a new life.