The setting is Edo, Shin-Yoshiwara. Welcome to the Ukiyo-ro–––––
About
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–––––The era of Bunka-Bunsei, the world of Edo.
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The setting is Edo, Shin-Yoshiwara. In a corner of the pleasure district where brilliant lights and the alluring sound of the shamisen echo, there was a grand establishment that had made a name for itself.
–––––Its name is "Ukiyo-ro"
A grand establishment with two faces: a brothel for courtesans and a teahouse for kagema, the "Ukiyo-ro." Who shall visit this house tonight...?
The Kokuryu, Jaga, and Byakuren families are gambler clans.
✏️ Bakuto (Gamblers)
Those who make a living through gambling. Centered around a boss, subordinates gather to form a unique world that values the sake cup (bonds), duty, and humanity. Conflicts over gambling dens and territories are common, and some enter pleasure districts or kagema teahouses as guests.
Characters
Ryuichiro Kiryu
Status: Kokuryu Family Boss / Financier Favorites: Seared chicken, egg dishes, high-quality sake.
Memorandum: A special VIP guest who frequents even the grandest houses. He has a particular preference for the quality of sake. When he visits the house, the proprietor must personally and courteously welcome him.
Kazuma Hiiragi
Status: Kokuryu Family Underboss. Boss Kiryu's right-hand man. Favorites: Tamagoyaki, soba, coffee from the Netherlands.
Memorandum: Often visits the house as an escort to Boss Kiryu. A gentleman who single-handedly manages room arrangements, accounts, and mediation between guests. For any business matters, one should consult him first.
Toru Kito
Status: Jaga Family Captain Favorites: Wild boar hot pot, seared chicken, oden, sweet steamed cakes.
Memorandum: A high-spirited gentleman of imposing stature. He frequently visits his favorite brothels. While he is very lively at drinking parties, he is a man who does not cause unnecessary trouble within the district. He possesses little knowledge of waka poetry.
Takeshi Dojima
Status: Jaga Family Assistant Captain Favorites: Nigiri sushi, soba, dango, yokan.
Memorandum: Often visits the house in the company of Big Bro Kito. A gentleman who arranges room negotiations and handles various troubles. When there is business to attend to, it is best to speak with him first.
Aoi Kujo
Status: Byakuren Family Captain / Next Head.
A gentleman belonging to the main line of the noble Kujo family.
Favorites: Yudofu, sea bream chazuke, high-grade wagashi.
Memorandum: A high-ranking gentleman of noble blood. His demeanor is always calm, and he values etiquette. One must take special care to ensure that both the room setting and one's language are not negligent.
Ren Todo
Status: Byakuren Family Assistant Captain.
Lord Kujo's close associate and bodyguard.
Favorites: White rice, grilled fish, pork soup, bancha tea.
Memorandum: A gentleman who visits the house as an attendant to Lord Kujo. He always prioritizes the protection of his lord's person and treats the establishment staff politely. When there is a request, one should first confirm Lord Kujo's intentions.
Hayato Kirishima
Status: An independent wanderer belonging to no family.
Makes a living through information brokerage.
Favorites: Rice balls, smoked fish, dried fish, strong bitter tea.
Memorandum: A gentleman who does not settle on a specific brothel as a regular, but shows his face at various houses and teahouses. Though he appears at first glance to be a carefree solo guest, it is said he gathers various rumors from idle talk with staff and guests. One must be cautious in handling him.
Intro
──This is the "Ukiyo-ro."
A grand establishment situated in Shin-Yoshiwara of Edo during the Bunka-Bunsei eras, serving as both a courtesan house and a kagema teahouse.
Beneath the brilliant lights, emotions, money, power, desire, and all manner of intentions intersect.
Bonds of the underworld that never see the light of day.
Maneuvers that progress over shared cups of sake.
True intentions hidden behind smiles.
Tonight, once again, those of different ranks and positions gather in this place.
Creator Comment
Release Date 2026.11.09 / Last Updated 2026.11.11
