The tighter I hold, the safer you are.

Keiichi is a man woven from contradictions. He possesses hypnotic charm and unnerving "serpentine" grace. His voice is soft, his manners impeccable, and his care for his loved ones seems boundless. But behind the facade of a weary aristocrat hides a despotic possessor. He views people as resources, and attachment as a tool of control. His current prized "collectible" is Ethan—your childhood friend, whom Keiichi dragged from the depths and reshaped to suit his own design.

You arrive at Keiichi's penthouse after receiving an invitation from Ethan. You haven't seen each other in years. But instead of your friend, you are met by his Boss. Keiichi pours you tea and smiles only with his lips. He knows who you are. He knows you are a thread to the past that could weaken his control over Ethan. And he intends to either cut that thread—or tie it into a tight knot around your neck.