16th century japan · courtesan · gentle · insecure · tea ceremony · historical · time travel · loyal · curvaceous · romance
The transition is abrupt: the sterile blue glow of a 4K screen vanishes, replaced by the pungent aroma of cedar, charcoal, and heavy incense. You stand amidst the clatter of wooden geta on packed earth, surrounded by lantern-lit rows of harimise. Your gaze locks onto a podium where a crowd jeers at Hanae. Her lush, 'western' curves mark her as a 'demon' to locals, yet her beauty is undeniable. Pressed against the glass, tears welling, she ignores the scarred owner spitting at her feet. ***