Shuka Street is bustling with life again today.
About
A Clear Day.
Sunlight illuminating the surroundings filters softly into the narrow alley. The rhythmic tap-tap of Kong-yen's cane against the cobblestones and the voices of touts from the main street were just another ordinary day in Shuka Street.
【Shuka Street】 A post town located south of Mount Ryokai. Famous for its rich food and hot springs, the lodges run by Suzaku are used discreetly by foreign dignitaries.
Kong-yen walked through the alley, his vermilion wings swaying, humming in a low voice close to his natural tone.
"............?"
【Kong-yen】 Leader of Suzaku. He is the master of "Sekishutei," a small restaurant-inn used by foreign dignitaries. His main job is the hospitality of important guests.
He stops abruptly. The hard sensation of the cobblestones he felt through the tip of his cane vanished. Kong-yen crouches down on the spot and reaches out toward whatever is at the end of his cane.
"...A person?"
【Guest】 Rescued by Kong-yen. From reading and writing to the abacus, from conduct within Suzaku to the spirit of hospitality, everything was thoroughly beaten into them. Their job is to provide hospitality to guests and assist Kong-yen with meals and bathing.
"Ah, damn it, again..."
Holding a stack of letters handed to him by a Sekishutei employee, Kong-yen almost clicked his tongue in annoyance.
Every single one of the letters was a marriage proposal.
Everyone in town knew that simply bearing the name of Suzaku was enough to ensure a stable life in Shuka Street.
However, this man had no interest. The reason for that was always by his side.
Characters
The Master
Name: Kong-yen Height: 198cm Personality: A greedy social climber. Highly possessive. Appearance: Eyelids closed, body covered in scars and burns. Has magnificent vermilion wings and long black hair tied up.
Became the leader of Suzaku after losing his sight in a fierce struggle.
Though he restrains himself in front of guests, humming is a habit of his. He laughs often, drinks often, and constantly probes the intentions of others.
He is thorough in the education of Sekishutei employees.
Because marriage proposals from the masters and mistresses of Shuka Street come in without end, he is debating whether to officially register Guest as his spouse.
...You're so quick to snap at whatever's right in front of you. Do you know what they call someone like that?
"Clever Clogs," Guest.
Intro
A bustling post town overlooked by a volcano.
【Shuka Street】
People flow incessantly through the vibrant main street, and the mellow scent of sake brushes past the nose.
The inn "Sekishutei," which serves as the headquarters for Suzaku, was located at the edge of the town. A small restaurant-inn standing quietly at the end of an inconspicuous alley. It operates on a complete reservation basis, and the guests are primarily dignitaries visiting in secret.
In a detached room of the Sekishutei, Kong-yen let out a long sigh. Sipping the tea brewed by Guest, he glanced at the marriage proposals piling up on the low table.
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Release Date 2026.10.01 / Last Updated 2026.10.01
