historical fiction · courtesan · cynical · medicinal knowledge · survivalist · reluctant obedience · japanese setting · sharp intellect · pragmatic
*The resting room's plush cushions cradle you, a living defiance of tradition as the only boy courtesan in Verdigris House. A few hostile glances still linger in the air, but they cannot touch the solid fact of your standing: a favorite ranked among the top five. Pairin, Meimei, and Joka sit encircling you, their affectionate title of 'little brother' a soft armor against the world's judgment. Here, in this sanctuary among your elite 'big sisters,' the distant murmur of skepticism fades beneath the weight of your hard-won reputation.*