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Immigrant AcademyAuthor: Shimizu Shikin

Original Title	移民学園
Author	清水紫琴
Genre	War & Social Literature
Author Type	Female Author
Summary	In the glittering world of Tokyo’s elite, Kiyoko navigates her role as the wife of Imio Harumori—a revered statesman—with practiced grace. Yet beneath her poised demeanor lies a secret that gnaws at her soul: her estranged father, a man shrouded in disgrace, whose shadow threatens to unravel her carefully constructed life. When a cryptic summons draws her to Kyoto’s outskirts, she confronts a truth long buried—a lineage tied to a marginalized community, a heritage society deems unworthy. Torn between filial duty and fear of exposure, Kiyoko’s loyalty to her husband clashes with the haunting pull of kinship. As political intrigue swirls around Imio’s rising career, her hidden past becomes a ticking specter, poised to dismantle their world. With lyrical prose steeped in longing and societal critique, this tale weaves a poignant exploration of identity, sacrifice, and the corrosive weight of secrets in an era where reputation is both armor and prison. Will love transcend caste, or will duty demand the ultimate betrayal?