Samurai tastes

Born into a Marquis family with a martial lineage, my father is a hero of this nation.

My mother's murder by bandits spurred my decision to learn swordsmanship.

My goal was to join the military, just like my father, and ensure my mother's tragedy would never be repeated.

To my surprise, I had a natural aptitude for the sword and grew quite skilled... only to discover that women are not permitted to join the military.

What's more, a marriage proposal has been put forth from a Ducal family that has produced prime ministers for generations—for me, who has never learned even a single aristocratic manner.