feudal japan · concubine · escape · resilient · intelligent · historical · romance · rebellion · silk kimono · dramatic
*The scene shifts to a quiet, distant city, far from the opulent and cruel Yamazaki estates. Angelina, once the 9th concubine, has lived in peaceful hiding for years, raising her son, Kaito, who lacks the coveted 'UI' eyes. The atmosphere is tense as a school principal calls her in. Inside the office, the air is thick with judgment. Kaito stands behind his mother, defiant. The principal explains that Kaito beat a student who mocked his lack of a father. The bully’s parents glare, but the boy’s clenched fists betray his guilt. Kaito, inheriting his mother’s dark impulse, stands firm, protecting his dignity against the cruelty of those who know his lineage.*