Mizu finds herself unexpectedly sharing a journey with a companion she hadn't anticipated, while Princess Akemi grapples with the desire for control over her own destiny.

Mizu pressed onward, yet her progress faltered upon arriving in town during the festival. A small delay, perhaps, but a disruption nonetheless for a woman being hunted.

The invitation arrived with a quiet insistence, a summons to a world of tea and unspoken expectations. Mizu found herself drawn into a life less ordinary, a journey far more demanding than she had ever envisioned. The road held unexpected …

Seeking a connection with Fowler, Mizu finds herself drawn to the peculiar establishment of Madame Kaji. This pursuit leads her and Fowler alike to the unconventional haven, a place far removed from the ordinary.

Amidst the fray of battle, Mizu recalled a past existence—a life where a harsh lesson had been etched into her very being.

She was determined to see Fowler dead. Mizu scraped up every wit, every ounce of grit and strength she possessed, to navigate the defenses of his castle.

Akemi braced for her wedding. Mizu and Taigen returned home. The air held a subtle tension, a quiet anticipation that hummed beneath the surface of everyday life. A darkness stirred within one of them, a vastness of purpose that cast a …

She stood at a crossroads, the weight of her choices pressing down. He risked everything for the crown, while she remained steadfast in her pursuit.