It is the Meiji era. Satoko, who is said to 3 have little time left to live, is kidnapped and brought to the ‘island of prostitutes’. Her life is saved by Shinpei the assassin, who develops a bizarre love for her…

After Satoko and Shinpei avert a crisis at the brothel, they attempt to leave the island on a secretly-arranged boat.

‘My dream is more important than love.’

‘I want to marry you, Satoko.’

As they make their journey towards the mainland, they open up to each other about their true feelings. However, an ominous figure lies in wait to sabotage their escape…