Hikaru uses his unique architectural talents to rise in court rank, viewing the palace intrigue as a construction project to be managed. He communicates with a sequestered Princess through poetry and garden designs.
Heian Period Japan, Kyoto.In the ancient capital of Kyoto,26-year-old Hikaru was a low-ranking noble who ignored politics to focus on designing the perfect garden. His obsession with "Feng Shui" and bamboo placement accidentally solved a flooding problem for the Imperial Palace, catching the eye of a mysterious Princess hidden behind a bamboo blind.