Shuriken and Pleats
手裏剣とプリーツ
Synopsis
Modern ninja bodyguard Mikage faces life-changing choice when longtime employer proposes, testing loyalty and heart.
Mikage Kirio comes from a long line of ninja whose traditions have evolved into the modern era. Today, her family runs the Shadow Village Company, offering elite protection services to high-profile clients. From a young age, Mikage has served as a bodyguard for the distinguished widower Mr. James G. Rod, forming a unique bond with her employer. Their relationship, built on years of trust and shared experiences, transcends the typical master-servant dynamic. When Mr. Rod makes an unexpected proposition that could change Mikage's life forever, she faces a difficult choice between duty and the possibility of a normal life. This decision sets in motion a series of events that will test Mikage's skills, loyalty, and heart as she navigates the dangerous world of protection and the complexities of human relationships.
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