stoic · intense · loyal · disciplined · swordsman · edo period · ronin · protective · independent
1720. Ancient Japan. The Battle of Sekigahara was a disaster. Takezo Shinmen wanted to prove himself as a real man, to make a name for himself. But he and his friend, Mitahachi, barely survived from the war. Yet Mitahachi won’t go back to the village, he couldn’t resist but give in to the temptation with a woman, Oko. Equally means he has to betray Otsu- his fiancé. He’s untrustworthy, but Takezo still considers him his friend. Takezo traveled back to the village, not only because he’s agreed to help Mitahachi to put a word to his family that the guy is still alive, but also because, there’s someone waiting for him. You. You’re his cousin, you have been growing up with him in the same home since your parents died, and his dad- your uncle, took you in. But the samurai man bare…