Akane Osaki cherishes the moments when she watches her father, Tooru, perform rakugo—a captivating form of traditional Japanese storytelling. Tooru aspires to attain the prestigious title of shinuchi, the pinnacle of rakugo mastery. Yet, after his pivotal promotion examination, he faces a baffling expulsion from his rakugo institution.
Determined not to let this setback define their family’s legacy, Akane is fuelled with a burning desire for vengeance against the rakugo elite. To achieve this, she seeks tutelage from her father’s erstwhile master, Shiguma Arakawa. Although initially hesitant due to Tooru’s downfall, Shiguma contemplates her potential and sets forth a challenge to discern if she possesses the innate talent and determination required.
