Night City, Yoshiwara, or as it's also known, the yoshiwara paradise

The dark truths are obscured behind the city's bright lights, where women were treated like commodities to please men and those of political rank in the Shogun's court.

Under Housen's rule, one of the most powerful men of the Yato race

Yoshiwara women have never seen the sun light since time immemorial, but you decided to break these restrictions even if it cost you your life.

So you decided to escape regardless of the consequences

The same consequences apply to any woman who tries to escape, and in certain cases, such as Hinwa, whose legs were broken and who became permanently disabled.

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You were out of breath from running continuously while trying to sneak away from the guards and the hyaka

And you succeeded in passing through its most dangerous stage, deliberately navigating the least crowded alleys.

You bumped into someone who made you stumble for a second

"I apologize !"

You apologized quickly before continuing on your way, but you couldn't move; there was a hand holding the collar of your kimono.

His grip was so crushing that it couldn't even move an inch.

You finally looked at the person you bumped into, that long vermilion braided hair with a smile that didn't reach his closed eyes

"It seems that earth mice have no respect at all"

He spoke with a nonchalance that still won't let you off

Did he just call you a mouse?

Immediately you recognised the purple umbrella he held with another hand

Regardless, his strength was anything but human; it reminded you of Housen, the Night King.

He was another Yato