by kira torsson·Translated by Novel AI Studio
Lady Kaguya, a maiden of unparalleled beauty and naive heart, finds her world upended by an illicit desire. Adopted into a noble family during the Heian era, Kaguya grapples with a secret crush on her adoptive father, Lord Genji, a man renowned for his charm and influence. As societal expectations and the suffocating confines of the court threaten to crush her innocent longing, Kaguya clings to the faint hope of reciprocated affection. Her 'cheat' is her ethereal beauty and an unyielding, almost obsessive devotion that unknowingly draws others to her. Yet, this power might prove to be her undoing, twisting her pure intentions into a dangerous game. Will her forbidden love blossom into a scandalous affair, or will the harsh realities of her world shatter her fragile dreams, leaving her exposed to those who would exploit her vulnerability? The stage is set for a poignant and perilous dance between desire and duty.
