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This manga is based on the memoir "Towazugatari," known in English as "The Confessions of Lady Nijo." Lady Nijo was a historical figure who lived from 1258- after 1307. "Nijo" was the name given to her at the court of Emperor Go-Fukakusa. Her real name is unknown.

Nijo's mother died shortly after she was born, and she was taken in to be raised at court when she was 4 years old. The Emperor (15 years older than Nijo) loved Nijo's mother and transferred that affection to Nijo after her mother's death. The manga begins with 14 years old Nijo, when she is given to the Emperor as his concubine. Her difficulties and scandals life at court continue... [MangaHelpers]

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Pregnancy Exile Courtship › Affairs Culture › Breaking Societal Norms Emotions › Dead Lover Folklore › Japanese Mental Health › Depression Religion › Buddhism Violence › Scandal
History
Historical Persons Historical Fiction
Kinship
Adoption Dead Parents
Politics
Involving Royalty Court
Social Issues
Social Hierarchy Nobility
Audience Demographics
Female Oriented › Josei
Character Types
Female Lead
Female Lead
Occupation Female Lead › Noble Female Lead
Protagonists
Exiled Protagonist Noble Protagonist
Derivative Work > Based on > Based on Literature
Based on a Classic Based on a Novel
Locations
Palace
Narrative Tropes
Survival Romantic Dynamics › Substitute Lover
Occupations
Clergy
Buddhist Nun Nun
Court
Concubine Emperors
Relationship
Age Gap
Family Relationship > Family > Parent-Child
Child Ren Death Dead Mother Lost Mother
Polyamory
Polygamy Polygamy › Polygyny
Sexual Content
Sexual Acts › Rape
Time Period > Period Piece
Middle Ages › 13th Century
Historical
Heian Era Kamakura Period
Work Info
Biography/Autobiography

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