おいらんガール

Tsubaki, a spirited merchant’s daughter in Edo-era Japan, is sold to the Yoshiwara red-light district after a fire leaves her family in debt, vowing to become a top oiran to spite her first love, a servant who rejected her. There, she clashes with Takao, the number-one courtesan with a sharp tongue and hidden secrets, who takes a special interest in her, while the charming samurai Gin offers quiet support. As Tsubaki navigates the vibrant yet harsh world of courtesans and her tangled feelings, this lively tale blends romance, ambition, and historical drama, following a girl’s journey to rise above her circumstances and find her place in a world of beauty and intrigue. (Unreviewed summary by Grok 2)