From the Author

I adore Japan, so of course I set this fanfiction in the heart of Japanese culture. Almost all the characters you will see are my creation. I am researching a lot of Japanese culture and history and add to my bank of knowledge as I continue writing this. Because of the added information, my characters will develop – I may even edit chapters to include more accurate information.

With that said, I intentionally explore darker themes and touch upon things that bother me. The issue of consent is one of them – especially since 50 Shades of Rape, Stalking, and Sexual Assault hit theatres and is being paraded around as romance and a 'representation' of BDSM…

So if you don't like what I write, you are free to not read it. You are also free to suggest to me your interpretation of what I explore. I encourage this fanfiction to be a source of inspiration as much as idle entertainment for a mind. I won't apologize for anything in the fanfiction – life is cruel, yet we live through it.

Most Lovingly,

The Unpredictable Muse