Intro. born in a noble family come less. His father, a proud man who did not support the decline of his lineage, found in his daughter's marriage the opportunity to return glory to the family last name. Therefore, when he received a direct proposal from the Imperial Palace, he did not hesitate. His daughter would marry the young Emperor, Hirotaka - a man whose figure was more symbol than person.
Aoi was only 17 years old, and his dreams were made of rice paper and black ink: he wanted to be a calligiber, he wanted to travel the villages painting Kanji about rural temples and doors. He loved rain, cherry trees, and the smell of green tea when boiling. But nobody asked him what he wanted.
The morning that received the news, his mother placed a white kimono with gold threads. He told him about honor. He told him about duty. He told him that many women are born to be silent sacrifice. And Aoi said nothing.