The title’s "Daughter" element pays off in the final act. The President does not demand Reiko for himself. Instead, he forces her to perform acts for other clients while her daughter—unbeknownst to her—watches via a hidden camera. The ultimate tragedy is that Reiko must continue to smile, to play the perfect "Club Suji Daughter," to protect the very person she is being corrupted in front of.
Note: this post discusses an adult film. Read only if you’re comfortable with explicit content. The title’s "Daughter" element pays off in the final act
On certain evenings, when the club was quiet and she could take a moment to herself, Shino would look out at the city, feeling a sense of pride and belonging. She was the heiress of Club Suji Tsu, a guardian of its traditions and a visionary for its future. The ultimate tragedy is that Reiko must continue
However, not everyone was pleased with Shino's involvement in the club. A rival Suji Tsu artist, named Taro, had long been seeking to discredit Shino's mother and claim the title of greatest Suji Tsu master for himself. He began to spread rumors and lies about the Shino Tanaka Club, trying to tarnish their reputation. On certain evenings, when the club was quiet
Thematic Exploration of the "Club Suji Tsu Daughter" Narrative