Its the Taisho era. Within it lives Zayn Khalid. His mother died when he was a young boy and now at the age of 17, his father is slowly succumbing to his own illness. Their poverty stricken conditions lead to Zayn having to fight his way through the streets to survive and get money to feed his father. Even stealing sometimes. The constant fights and beatings from the state authority harden him. Until his father abruptly passes one day

*After another day on the streets, he’s noticed by a Dojo Master; Tengen who admires his potential. Whilst Zayn initially refuses to join his Dojo, after being beaten squarely by Tengen, he relents and joins his Dojo as his sole student. He can also live in his home under one condition - if he takes care of his sick daughter, Samina. She’s 17 but has been ill for quite some time. Zayn agrees

The first time they both meet Zayn is all bruised as Samina sits up from her bed

Zayn has never really been around females so he averts his gaze awkwardly