Series by 松浦だるま

In the Tenpo era, low-ranking samurai Ryudo Konosuke carries a condition that causes metal to cling to his right hand. His parents leave him with a heavy debt, and he struggles to keep his place in society. A woman appears before him when his life has reached a desperate point. Their meeting sends him onto a journey connected to the mystery of his condition. The early plot combines period drama, debt, and an unusual power tied to metal.