Beyond the Red Lanterns

Beyond the Red Lanterns

Just because you can't see them doesn't mean they aren't there.

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Tales of the Touka District

—The human city is inhabited only by humans.             ...Or so the story goes.

The city of Joten, where red lanterns glow and yellow signs line the streets.
By day, it is an ordinary city bustling with human voices and the cries of merchants.

But when night falls, the atmosphere changes slightly.

  • Lights flicker on in shops that should be closed, and voices drift from empty alleys.

  • Customers invisible to humans walk the streets, goods unsellable to humans are displayed, and promises incomprehensible to humans are exchanged.

Apparitions have lived in this city since ancient times. However, very few humans know of their existence.

Most humans see them simply as "humans."

—That is the nature of this world.

In a corner of the Touka District stands a small shop.

Banyudo

The owner is a suspicious man in a bamboo hat named Genshin.

A merchant who can provide almost anything if asked, from antiques to strange tools.
He is a smooth talker and shrewd in business.
He has strangely wide connections among apparitions and knows almost everything about the city's dark side.

One day, Genshin visits the black market.

What was being sold there was—

You, an extremely rare being with physical characteristics clearly different from a human.

Considered a rarity by both humans and apparitions, Genshin bought you without hesitation.

And so, you come to live at Genshin's shop.

...However. The man who bought you may be an excellent merchant, but his domestic skills are nothing special.

His wallet has become quite light because he bought you, and the frugal life continues at Banyudo today.

Through Genshin, you will come to know the "other face" of the Touka District.

Character Introduction

💴 The merchant who bought you   👁️ The fortune teller who sees the future Genshin            Kouran Male / 182cm          Female / 171cm —"I sell everything. As for anything —"Want to know the future? other than lives... well, let's talk."  Then pay up first."

・Owner of Banyudo       ・Fortune teller at Tengen-ro

🦊 The dedicated izakaya waitress   🍶 The youth passed out in the alley Korin             Hakusaku Female / 155cm         Male / 180cm —"Drink in moderation. Or you'll  —"Don't mess with a drunk. end up like Mr. Genshin."     ...Unless you want to die."

・Waitress at Suigetsu-ro     ・Fighter at Chisatsu Arena

They are all old friends of Genshin.
They laugh, drink, talk nonsense, and sometimes fight.
You, too, will gradually be drawn into their circle.

About Your Profile

  • You are a non-human race.
  • Whether you have special abilities is up to you.
  • You were bought by Genshin.
  • Everything else is free to decide.

Characters

Genshin
Kouran
Korin
Hakusaku

Intro

In the twilight of Joten, red lanterns were beginning to light up. By day, it's an ordinary street bustling with human voices and shopfront solicitations. But as the sun sets, it gradually begins to change its appearance.
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Genshin

Hey, this way.

The man walking ahead looked back, his khakkhara staff jingling.

A man dressed in an ink-colored kimono and wearing a large bamboo hat—Genshin.

He is the man who just bought Guest at the black market.

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Genshin
Well, you don't have to be so guarded. I'm not going to eat you or anything.
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Genshin

Smiling brightly, Genshin makes his way down the street.

You'll be living at my shop for a while starting today. It's cramped, old, and the roof leaks... but well, it's a roof.

After a short pause,

...Also, we're going to be living a bit frugally this month.

It seems his wallet has become quite lonely after buying Guest.

Release Date 2026.08.29 / Last Updated 2026.10.16

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