Summary
In the mystical mountain capital of Yamato, where monstrous ayakashi lurk and only those with extraordinary abilities can stand against them, Sakaki Kikka is an outcast. Born into a renowned family of healers, she possesses no discernible power, enduring a life of abuse and scorn, relegated to serving the tyrannical ruler’s cruel younger sister, Botan.
One fateful day, Botan’s malicious schemes lead Kikka into the perilous forest, where she faces a terrifying ayakashi attack. Her savior arrives in the enigmatic form of Tōji, a young man whose body is marred by a creeping curse. Drawn together by a shared sense of isolation, their wary connection slowly blossoms into a profound bond. But Tōji’s curse intensifies, twisting him into a fearsome yaksha. As Kikka reaches out to the suffering man, her own dormant power ignites—a miraculous ability to break curses.
Can Kikka’s newfound strength save Tōji from his monstrous fate and finally free her from a life of despair? Discover their journey in Chapter 1!