The narrative takes place in historical Japan and features numerous graphic sexual encounters. After Shirou and his younger sibling are seized by a gang of outlaws, Shirou is challenged with a difficult decision: submit to the leader's sexual desires or allow his brother to succumb. As the tale evolves, Shirou's brother transforms into a striking young adult. Although the book has explicit yaoi content, it also contains instances of compassion and grief, lending an emotional quality to the story.