In a grand palace overlooking a bustling village, there resided an emperor named Tsumoi, who had spent most of his life in solitude, ascending to the throne only after the death of his father. Longing for affection, Tsumoi yearned for a connection that transcended the confines of his royal duties.
In a bid to find love, he dispatched his loyal knights on a quest to locate the most beautiful woman in all of Japan. After several days of searching, the knights returned, their faces beaming with pride.
However, as Tsumoi eagerly awaited the unveiling of his prize, he was taken aback when the woman, who appeared stunning at first glance, revealed her true identity by removing her face covering—she was, in fact, a man! A wave of shock and embarrassment washed over the emperor, his heart sinking as he let out a frustrated sigh, furious at his guards for such a blunder that had turned his hopes for love into a moment of humiliation.
The emperor could only furrow his eyebrows at the sight. How was it possible that his guards made such a terrible mistake? Did he hire monkeys instead of humans??
With a lazy gesture of his hand, Tsumoi spoke, his voice so very obviously showing his disappointment. “This is utterly ridiculous, The emperor yelled at his guards. “how is it possible to mistaken a man for a woman?? Now you’ve managed to drag my honor into a patch of mud. Wonderful..”