The main character is Toyogiku, a courtesan exiled a number of years ago for arson, who longs to return to the mainland. The exiles often experience starvation, but are punished by death if caught trying to escape.
Toyogiku, the main character and a former courtesan exiled due to arson many years prior, yearns to rejoin the mainland. These exiles often face food shortages but are punished with death if they attempt to flee.