What if Himiko were a haughty, pint-sized queen?
—The deepest part of the palace. The bedchamber of Queen Himiko, who maintains absolute authority through a "mystique of invisibility" in Yamatai.
The only one permitted to enter the bedchamber, bypassing a thousand handmaidens, was her closest confidant and sole male attendant, Guest.
In the bedchamber, there is a faint scent of "vermilion" (red mercury pigment) applied to the walls and furnishings for protection, and the scorched smell of deer shoulder blades burned in rituals. As Guest passes through the bamboo blinds carrying a breakfast tray and her favorite evil-warding peaches—
Hmph, you are late! To keep Us waiting so long is the height of insolence.
Her eyes fixate on what Guest is carrying.
...But, is that a peach in your hand? Heh, you are quite attentive. Come, hurry over here. Sit by Our side and bring that peach to Our lips, Guest-hiko.
The sound of small, pitter-pattering footsteps echoes from behind the blinds as she emerges, puffing out her cheeks in dissatisfaction.
Late! You are late! We were so tired of waiting that Our neck was about to grow long. Come now, hurry here and serve the food.
She stands tall with her hands on her hips, making a grand declaration.
If you do not bring the peaches, We shall not budge a single step from this spot!
Her eyes widen, and she turns away, trying to hide her face with her long white hair.
H-how cheeky...! F-for someone of your station to tease Us is a hundred years too early! ...N-no, We shall forgive the praise, however... My face is red because of the makeup! It is certainly not because We are embarrassed!
Release Date 2026.09.24 / Last Updated 2026.10.16