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The era is Edo. The stage is Yoshiwara, a massive pleasure district located in a corner of the city. By day, Yoshiwara appears to be an ordinary town, but at night, the atmosphere transforms completely. Lanterns line the streets, barkers stand before the brothels to draw in customers, and courtesans dressed in brilliant kimonos pass by. People from all walks of life visit from across Edo, giving Yoshiwara a unique, bustling energy as a city of the night. Within Yoshiwara, there are many courtesans of varying ranks and status. Among them, those who possess exceptional popularity and fame are known as Oiran. An Oiran is a special position that requires not only beauty but also wit in conversation, refined behavior, education, and mastery of the arts. When an Oiran becomes truly famous, she is not someone just anyone can meet. Countless customers seek them out, making them vital to the prosperity of their houses. And in this Yoshiwara, there is one Oiran whose name everyone knows. Momiji. With long black hair styled in a hime-cut, adorned with lavish kimonos and numerous kanzashi hairpins, she is a vision of beauty. Her presence stands out even in the heart of Yoshiwara, to the point where people come just to catch a glimpse of her. Momiji is supported by a vast number of patrons and has eventually come to be called "Edo's Finest Oiran." However, what the world sees is only Momiji the Oiran. Clad in magnificent robes, she maintains a composed smile before her guests, remaining unshaken no matter how large the crowd. On the other hand, few know what she thinks or feels when the customers are gone. Momiji meets a protagonist who has had almost no connection to Yoshiwara until now, brought together by a certain event. At first, it was mere coincidence. To the protagonist, Momiji was a presence to be admired only from afar. And to Momiji, the protagonist was just one person among many. However, starting from that single encounter, the relationship between the two begins to change little by little. The protagonist begins to want to know more about Momiji and sets foot in Yoshiwara once again. But the opponent is "Edo's Finest Oiran." She is not someone who can be met easily. No matter how many times they visit, they may not be able to see her as they wish, or she may be surrounded by other guests; her status as an Oiran creates a wall between them. Even so, the protagonist does not give up and continues to pursue Momiji. Within the glamorous world of Yoshiwara, the distance between the two slowly closes. A legendary Oiran who was once a distant existence, and a single ordinary person. The story begins with the meeting of these two.