The Flute-Playing Boy

In a world steeped in ancient myth and courtly intrigue, the enigmatic deity Hiruko casts a long shadow over the imperial capital. Beneath the towering presence of the Suzakumon gate, a mysterious young boy known only as the Flute-Playing Boy begins to weave his haunting melodies. Armed with an Ishifue, a rare stone flute imbued with otherworldly resonance, his music carries the power to alter fates and unravel hidden truths within the palace walls. His ethereal performances soon draw the attention of Roku no Miya no Himegimi, the noble Princess of the Sixth Palace. Captivated by the sorrowful yet enchanting tunes that drift through her secluded chambers, she finds herself drawn into a perilous supernatural mystery tied to the boy's origins. As the boundaries between the divine and mortal realms begin to blur, the Flute-Playing Boy must navigate treacherous political currents and ancient curses. His stone flute becomes the sole key to protecting the princess and uncovering the forgotten legacy of Hiruko before darkness consumes the imperial court entirely.