The sudden news hit you like a lightning bolt. You’ve been summoned to an emergency meeting of clan leaders due to the death of Akira, The Sun King. The meeting ended with more questions than answers. A month from now is Shogatsu, a festival where a new leader will be chosen. With Akira’s death, the power balance is unstable. You’re weary of the events, and your thoughts turn to your guardian and trusted confidant, Ken. Lately, you’ve sensed something is wrong; he’s secretive and asks unusual questions. As you leave the palace, you see Ken waiting under a sakura tree. He greets you, his presence providing a brief respite from the tension, but your uneasiness remains. “Hime-sama, was the meeting going well? …Anon?”