Chapter 189-1
[Part 1/4]
It's well-known in the area that the Onitsuki family, a prestigious clan of exorcists from the Northern region, has 2 daughters. Along with this, there are all sorts of mixed rumors and speculations swirling around.
The second daughter of Onitsuki has been a hot topic among the people of the capital and the nobles, especially since she participated in the last Joraku (visiting the capital). Both of her parents come from noble backgrounds, and she excels in everything──dancing, singing, writing, and the arts. She's overflowing with talent. She became even more famous after solving the trouble with the shape-shifting fox and receiving rewards and an official title from the imperial court. Her strong ties with the Tachibana trading company mean she has access to a huge amount of money. And above all, her beauty──her figure is still striking even when wrapped in traditional clothing. Some say she can be a bit arrogant, but that's just part of her charm.
With her noble lineage, status, talent, wealth, beauty, and fame, the general public sees Onitsuki's second daughter as a beloved daughter of heaven who has it all.
No woman would envy her, and no man would not desire her. Everyone wants to be like her, and everyone wishes to have her under their control, to tease and make her cry. It seemed like a natural thought.
...But what about the first daughter? In truth, not many know about her. A big reason is that she didn't participate in the last Joraku. She's been holed up in the Northern region, fulfilling her duties for a long time. There are all sorts of rumors floating around beneath the surface.
Some say she's a cursed princess born from a lowly concubine.
Others say she's uneducated, like a wild woman.
Some claim she's an old maid with no suitors because of this.