Yoake Shiro

Matsunoki Mumeharu’s son, Midorimaru, becomes entangled in his father’s confidential project to build a new castle. He meets Tae, a peasant schoolteacher who becomes his lover. Events also impact Yayoi, a noblewoman with conflicting feelings for him, and Fujinosuke Murasaki, a samurai and the castle’s chief builder, in unexpected ways. The narrative moves quickly and features clear character portrayals, exploring themes of love and war.