994 AD . Norimitsu, the son of Toshimasa, the head of the prestigious aristocratic Tachibana clan , is approached with an unsatisfying marriage proposal. He is disgusted by the intense personality of his partner , Motosuke Kiyohara 's daughter, Nagiko, but when he is invited to a poetry contest hosted by Teiko Chugu , Nako's quick wit saves him from a difficult situation, and the relationship continues to rot. To continue.

Then, Noko, who was favored by Teiko, came to know that she would serve the Imperial Court as a result of the singing contest, and began working at the imperial palace.