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Overview
The story follows Kiyoha, sold into a brothel as a child and forced to work as a maid and her rise to prominence as one of the top-ranking courtesans in Yoshiwara. The allure of the "flower and willow world" as it was called by artists in the day is underscored by the very real tragedy, heartbreak and difficult lives led by those seemingly glamorous courtesans. Will Kiyoha's fox-like wiles give her a chance to break free of her gilded cage? Or will her fighting spirit ruin her chances of ever escaping the brothel? (Source: Kodansha USA)
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Synopsis 日本語
吉原の玉菊屋に連れてこられた8歳の少女はきよ葉と名付けられ、高級花魁で気の強い粧ひに面倒を見られることに。何度も脱走を試みるきよ葉だが粧ひや玉菊屋の清次などに導かれ花魁になることを決意する。17歳になったきよ葉は持って生まれた美貌と気性の強さで一躍売れっ子となる。やがて、きよ葉は、お客として来た青年・惣次郎と恋に落ちるが…。
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