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| Original Title | 玉藻の前 |
|---|---|
| Author | 岡本 綺堂 |
| Genre | Fantasy & Sci-Fi |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In the heart of Heian-era Japan, young Chigematsu's humble life as an artisan is forever changed by his childhood friend, Mo. As her ailing father necessitates desperate night pilgrimages, Mo inexplicably transforms, rising to prominence as the captivating court lady, Tamamo-no-Mae. But beneath her radiant beauty, a sinister aura begins to stir. Whispers of unnatural powers and chilling deaths follow her ascent, leading a renowned onmyoji master to declare her a demon poised to plunge Japan into chaos. Torn between his enduring affection for the woman he once loved and the terrifying truth unfolding, Chigematsu is drawn into a perilous struggle. Can he expose the darkness within Tamamo-no-Mae and protect his world, or will his heart lead him to an inescapable, deadly fate? |
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