The Noble Student and His Cinderella

Tokyo, 1921—the tenth year of the Taisho era. Twenty-four-year-old Fuki serves as a maid in the grand estate of the prestigious Tachibana family. Her quiet life is disrupted when the household’s son, Yugo, returns home to begin his studies at the First Imperial University. Their reunion comes at a pivotal moment for both: Fuki’s recent engagement has been broken off, leaving her future uncertain, while Yugo faces mounting pressure from his family to secure a suitable wife. Navigating their respective dilemmas, Yugo makes an unexpected proposal of marriage to Fuki, and she chooses to accept. However, their union defies the rigid conventions of the time. In an era where parental consent is legally required for matrimony, the couple must confront formidable societal barriers. Beyond familial approval, they must also bridge a significant divide in both age and social standing, as Fuki is not only older but also a servant within his own household. Despite these daunting obstacles, the devoted maid and the elite university student decide to forge a path together. As they step into an unconventional partnership, their remarkable married life begins, challenging the traditions of early twentieth-century Japan.