Akane-banashi #1

This debut volume introduces Akane, a young woman determined to become a professional rakugo storyteller after witnessing her father's humiliation at the hands of a top-ranked performer. The story follows her entry into the competitive world of traditional Japanese comic storytelling, balancing rigorous training with her personal quest for revenge and self-discovery. Collects the first several chapters of the series, establishing the characters and high-stakes atmosphere of the rakugo world.