My Secret Cache

The events unfold in a contemporary setting, with modern banking, transportation, and everyday life. Sakiko trains in swimming, diving, mountain climbing, and driving to prepare for her mission, reflecting current leisure and survival pursuits. A radio report about Bermuda Triangle treasures ties the story to present-day adventure tropes.

The story oscillates between a banking setting and a rural landscape, including a forested woods and a river where the suitcase and money become focal points. It also features an underground pool where Sakiko nearly meet a fatal end, and a college environment where she pursues geology and training. References to the Bermuda Triangle anchor the treasure hunt mythos, while sailing and outdoor skills become practical tools for her quest.

💰 Greed

From childhood, Sakiko is obsessed with money and savings. This fixation drives her to manipulate people, steal, and even frame others to fund her quest. The pursuit of wealth gradually corrodes relationships and ethics, illustrating how greed reshapes a life.

🧭 Determination

Her resolve remains unbroken despite setbacks, as she retrains herself and meticulously plans. She studies geology, learns survival skills, and earns a sailing license to reach her prize. Each obstacle becomes a stepping stone toward her ultimate goal.

👪 Family

Family ties provide emotional ballast and tension alike, showing the cost of Sakiko's obsession on loved ones. Her theft and later apology strain trust and force painful conversations. The arc suggests the possibility of reconciliation but acknowledges its fragility.