Synopsis

A ripple of anticipation moved through the town. His arrival was the talk of every hearth and market stall: Hisahide, the celebrated musician of the Warring States, had come. He was a legend whispered in taverns, a name sung by traveling bards. A virtuoso whose music could stir the soul and hush the fiercest battle. Now, he was simply *here*, a presence in their midst. The news had spread like wildfire, drawing curious eyes and hopeful hearts to the edges of the village. People peered fr