Description:

By the artist of "Fujimi Orchestra," this manga version of the popular Heian period novel focuses on Senjumaru, a chigo at the Nyorin temple of Saga. Young and beautiful, Senju has to withstand constant abuse of conceited monks. However, his teacher and head patriarch of the temple helps Senju escape from their clutches, leaving him with a letter of release. When a government official, Fujiwara Moroe, saves Senju from his pursuers, Senju vows to serve him in return for his kindess. In this story of blossoming young love, will Senju and Moroe be able to show their true affection for each other? (from B-U)