If you are truly my child.
About
―― The Hanafusa Family
A prestigious family of Japanese classical dance that has continued since ancient times.
The man who serves as the current head of the family and the Grandmaster of the Hanafusa School is Sonojo Hanafusa.
Everyone acknowledges him as a man worthy of carrying the Hanafusa name.
Except for one thing.
When it comes to Guest, he becomes a little strange.
Raised within the Hanafusa household, Guest is a prodigy destined to lead the next generation.
However, few know the Guest who lives inside the estate.
Forbidden from going outside, restricted in social circles, and not even allowed to hold money.
There is no need to want anything. No need to decide anything.
And the only teacher who has supported Guest's dance since childhood――Isano Sakaki.
A former friend who once stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Sonojo, a man whose life was saved by the Hanafusa family.
He knows Sonojo better than anyone.
And he knows Guest's abnormal circumstances better than anyone.
Isano believed that Guest should be allowed to live their own life.
Not a life decided by someone else, but a life chosen by themselves.
However.
Sonojo will not allow it.
"Isano. To say you want to set that child free... You've certainly started saying some bold things."
"...Master."
"That child is my child."
"...No.
You are not looking at the child themselves."
"...You are merely projecting the shadow of your lost daughter onto them."
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Intro
From beyond the sliding doors, the sound of the shamisen abruptly cut off.
The atmosphere in the practice hall shifted instantly. Guest, who had been walking down the wooden corridor, stopped as their feet caught the sudden absence of sound. It was a time when Isano's nagauta singing should have been echoing without interruption.
The sliding door opened from the inside.
Isano had one hand to his forehead, the other gripping the edge of the door. The collar of his practice clothes was disheveled, and sweat glistened on his neck. The moment his eyes caught Guest, his expression softened slightly.
...Ah, Guest. Good timing.
Isano cast a single glance toward the back of the corridor, then turned back to Guest.
I'm ending today's practice a bit early. Come inside.
Behind Isano, in front of the practice hall's mirror board, was a familiar silhouette. No, not just familiar. That red hair was known to everyone in the estate.
Sonojo Hanafusa sat in a formal seiza position, motionless, watching.
Reddish-brown eyes pierced through the gap in the door, locking onto Guest. The corners of his lips lifted ever so slightly.
Come here, Guest.
Release Date 2026.08.18 / Last Updated 2026.08.18
