Koi Shigure Ronin Ken (Kosu Mikku Jidai Bunko Ya 2-73 Yamate Kichiro Kessaku Sen)

[Machine Translation] One day, Kawai Fujitaro, a low-ranking feudal lord with the rank of "ten koku, two dependents," is summoned to serve as the chief retainer of the young lord Mataichiro. The order was to cut down Yuminosuke Aihara, who had already been adopted by the amorous Mataichiro, who was very attached to Yukino, the daughter of Tamamura Kozaemon, the head of the household. The law-abiding Fujitaro, repulsed by the unprincipled loyalty, decides to leave the clan and set out for Edo. He leaves for Edo. However, Kozaemon, who is concerned about Yukino's fate, begs him to take his daughter along. He accepts the request, but his pursuers are relentless in their attacks. Fujitaro puts his life on the line to protect Yukino. The two become inseparable, but an unexpectedly powerful enemy interrupts their passionate love affair... The 20th installment of the nationally popular author's series!

十石二人扶持という身分の下級藩士である河合富士太郎はある日、若殿・又一郎の側用人という重役に呼び出される。そのご下命とは、好色の又一郎が物頭役・玉村小左衛門の娘・雪乃に大層ご執心で、すでに養子に決まっている相原弓之助を斬れ、という無体なものであった。律儀な富士太郎は、筋のとおらない忠義に反発し、脱藩を決意。江戸へ出立する。だが、雪乃の行く末を気遣う小左衛門に、娘も連れ立つよう懇願される。いざ請け負ったはいいが、追っ手の襲撃は執拗であった。命をかけて雪乃を守る富士太郎―。そんな二人はいつしか、離れられない関係になってゆくが、熱い恋情を遮る、意外な強敵が現れて...。国民的人気作家のシリーズ第二十弾!!