The manga is about a girl who goes through different names throughout the story and becomes a tayū, or high ranking oiran (courtesan).

[1] A young kamuro (maid in a brothel) is sold into the red-light district of Yoshiwara and is put under the care of the oiran of the Tamagiku house, Shouhi, who names her Tomeki.

The girl is very rebellious, leading to the heads of the household considering her potential future as a successful oiran, as a high-ranking courtesan needs not only beauty and talent but also the tenacity to maintain their position in order to be successful.

Her popularity threatens the position of the Tamagiku household's other oiran, Mikumo, which creates great tension between the two.

The film stars Anna Tsuchiya and marks the directorial debut of photographer Mika Ninagawa.