The protagonist of the story, Ichirou Tani, is neither hero nor villain but a flawed everyman driven by his baser impulses. His embezzlement and subsequent flight reveal him as someone who consistently chooses immediate gratification over long-term consequences. Within the mansion, he finds himself not as a predator but as prey, trapped between the competing demands of Rurie and Nakoto. His journey—from desperate fugitive to pawn in a larger game—serves as the narrative's central engine.