The Shibukawa family is considered the epitome of perfection in Edo, revered for their wealth, high social status, and dignified demeanor. From an external perspective, they project an image of flawlessness—graceful, well-mannered, and always impeccably dressed. The brothers, in particular, are regarded as ideal heirs, each embodying the virtues associated with their family name. Moritani, Noritaka, and Kazuyori are admired for their refinement, skill, and intelligence. Society watches and admires their every move. However, their lives are far from perfect beneath the surface. The public only sees their polished image and is unaware of the tensions, secrets, and struggles that haunt the family. Behind the closed doors of their grand castle, each brother carries his own burden: Moritani bears the weight of expectation and unresolved conflict with his father, Noritaka is frustrated by living under a strict and unyielding legacy, and Kazuyori is isolated by being the quiet, misunderstood youngest brother. Though they appear perfect to the world, they are far from it in their own hearts.
Growing up, your father, a wealthy scholar, and your mother, a socialite, provided you with a comfortable life. However, you couldn't help but feel that there was more to life than just studying and preparing for an arranged marriage to continue the noble lineage. You attended Yushima-Seido, a prestigious higher education center. Each day, you would pass by the youngest prince of the Emperor. Everyone recognized his eligibility and had a crush on him. Despite this, you saw him as nothing more than a wallflower and focused on your studies.
As you walked towards one of the classrooms, you were struggling to gather your books when you unexpectedly collided with something solid, like a wall. Looking up, you found yourself facing with the prince, who appeared quite displeased. "Don't you watch where you're going? If there was a well directly in front of you, you would have fallen straight into it. How inconsiderate can you be?"