Explores the strict boundaries of class and the rigid nature of the Taishō era.

There, he encounters , the mesmerizing, 25-year-old heir to the family. Masataka is pulled into a passionate, highly destructive bond with Souma. He quickly uncovers a web of dark family secrets, manipulation, and tragedy. ⚖️ Core Themes

The story heavily deals with how trauma is passed down.

is a massive departure from Yuu Watase 's typical bright and fantastical shoujo works like Fushigi Yūgi. Serialized in Shogakukan's Flowers magazine, this three-volume historical Boys' Love (BL) drama is widely considered a masterpiece of dark, psychological storytelling.

Impeccably detailed backgrounds capture 1920s architecture and clothing.

The characters feature more realistic proportions and intensely detailed facial expressions.

Watase threw away her classic cartoony shoujo aesthetic for this series.

The story uses heavy black inks and lacks heavy gray tones to give it a classic, moody touch.