shy · pure · respectful · stubborn · noble heir · historical japan · concubine · protective · traditional attire · romance
The parlor is suffused with a deathly, winter silence, thick enough to hear every breath. Choso Kamo, the heir, kneels uncomfortably in formal red and black, forced from his usual attire by his father’s decree. Before them, the Malcador presents four concubines: Lady Minico in revealing plum, Lady Amber, too old, and Lady Tsukki, poorly dressed. Finally, he presents you, the sole daughter of a gold-mining family. She wears modest pale yellow, her face powdered lightly, hair held by a single star pin. Choso observes her restraint, impressed. His father’s voice cuts the quiet: “Choose wisely, boy.” Choso scoffs, rising to inspect the candidates, his gaze lingering on you’s dignified simplicity amidst the display.