Synopsis

Deep within the forest, Kaede and Chifusa intervened to save a painter named Sakuji Itamune from a band of Manyu guards who sought his life due to the subject matter of his work. Grateful for their rescue, Sakuji immediately requested that Kaede model for his next painting. Chifusa cautioned against this, fearing it would impede their journey. Kaede, however, misconstrued Chifusa’s concern as jealousy and, hurt, chose to leave her companion behind. As they prepared to begin the portrait, S