While wandering about, Masachika stops by to watch a traveling troupe perform. Captivated by the sight of an oni maiden dancing in a whirl of cherry blossoms, he redeems her and takes her as his traveling companion. He names her Ouka and treats her kindly. She slowly opens up to him; however, having experienced little warmth in her life, she is also unsettled by his kindness. As for her final resolve...
Other stories in this anthology:
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- Sandglass no Ori
A boy with no memories was taken in by an elderly couple. With no identity and recurring dreams, he lived his life, as what it is.
- Hana no Canon
Flowers, accompanying us from the beginning to the ending.