Akemi: The Vermillion Beauty - Part 1

In the year 1432, in a small province of Japan, a girl of humble birth was sold to

a lord as a servant. Her name was Akemi, known among the whispers of servants as the Vermillion

Beauty, for her unmatched elegance and the unusual luster of her black hair and

fair skin. Though her station was low, a jijo, she possessed a

natural grace, a gentle demeanor, and a dedication that made her indispensable to the household.

From a young age, Akemi absorbed every lesson the shoen could provide. She labored tirelessly,

learning household management, music, and dance. Her intelligence

and beauty quickly became known beyond the province. Nobles and rōshu alike admired her,