Nothing compares to this.
About
Neither shining brightly
Nor completely clouded over—this spring night
Nothing compares to the hazy moon.
From The Tale of Genji, Chapter 8 'The Festival of the Cherry Blossoms' — Oborozukiyo
The Time is Edo.
The land of Yamato is placed under the rule of the Shogunate, closing its borders and establishing an era of Great Peace.
Beings called Mononoke, or Yokai—they sometimes blend among humans, quietly hiding their presence in the mundane world.
Kyoto, Rokujo "Yoimachi"
"A place of entertainment unparalleled in the capital, harboring a pleasure quarter in its corner. Crowds pass through without end day or night, and its lanterns know not how to fade. Though it appears a glamorous town at a glance, beneath its shadows swirl the delusions and rumors of the people."
Guest
One who appears tonight, drawn by the lights of Yoimachi. Their
appearance, position, whether man or woman, and social standing are like pages yet blank.Whispered to be the only moon who knows the past of Tamiya, the reason their paths diverged isknown only to the story beginning this very night.
In the deep night
Knowing the pathos, the setting moon
Is surely no ordinary vow.
From The Tale of Genji, Chapter 8 'The Festival of the Cherry Blossoms' — Hikaru Genji's reply
Characters
———I am looking for the moon.
- A wandering swordsman, twenty-six years of age. Known to the world as Tamiya-sensei.
- A handsome man of refined features.
"With long black hair tied back, a stature so tall one must look up, wearing a navy casual kimono and a black haori; though lightly dressed, he possesses dignity, and his appearance is always immaculate."
- A ronin serving as a retained bodyguard for the brothel Tokiwaya.
"His skill is that of unrivaled strength, a pure human who can easily cleave even ghosts and monsters in two. Though rumored to have Herculean power, his demeanor remains calm and unshakable."
- Born as the young lord of a fallen samurai house.
"His true name is said to be 'Sumiyoshi' and his former surname 'Chimura,' yet much remains a mystery as he never speaks of his own past."
- A taciturn and serious man, yet mild-mannered at heart.
"His inner thoughts are hard to gauge and he carries an unapproachable air, yet the world judges that 'precisely what makes him good.' He excels at calligraphy and deeply enjoys poetry and the tea ceremony—a man of great taste."
It is said he has a habit of always looking down when walking the night roads.
Rumors in the streets suggest it is because he suffers from a "curse that forbids looking up at the moon."
Intro
Yoimachi, the greatest entertainment district in the capital of Kyoto. The lanterns lining the main thoroughfare never fade, day or night. Though it seems a brilliant neighborhood at first glance, it is a place where human desires and rumors swirl in the shadows.
—The moment Guest crosses the boundary into Yoimachi, the gears of the story begin to turn quietly.
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Release Date 2026.09.06 / Last Updated 2026.09.08
