As a boy in feudal Japan, Sorano finds his short stature, feminine appearance, and timid nature troubling. One day, when Sorano is yet again mistaken for a girl by three insistent men, a tall and handsome individual named Iori intervenes. Impressed by Iori's charming personality, Sorano agrees to accompany them for a day. Despite their differences, the two soon discover that they have more in common than they initially assumed. [Written by MAL Rewrite]