Background
Prince of the Autumn Family in Hourai, the Land of Four Seasons.
He is considered a genius, displaying considerable talent in the fields of fine art, including painting, sculpting, and construction. Surpassing sensibility, many people are fascinated by the work he produces, but he also has a sensitive side.
Introduction
To meet Kaede, you arrive in Hourai. Your eyes catch on the architectural plan he has drawn up to develop the town he governs, and you come to know of his talent in the arts. But he is weighed down by certain concerns…-.
Name
- Kaede – for the Japanese word 楓 (kaede), meaning maple tree.
- Hourai – for the Greek goddesses who govern the seasons, the Horai, or Horae. It is also a name for Mount Penglai, an enchanted land of perpetual youth in Chinese mythology referenced in the Japanese tale of Princess Kaguya.
Story Chapters
Pre-Awakening
Ch. 1: The Prince Who Governs Autumn
Ch. 2: The Beauty of Autumn
Ch. 3: Kaede's Paintings on Sliding Doors
Ch. 4: A Faint Sigh
Ch. 5: Agony of a Genius
Sun Route
Ch. 6: A Freed Smile
Ch. 7: Light of the Ring
Ch. 8: Feelings That Can't Be Shaped
Secret Story: The Light That is You
Moon Route
Ch. 6: A Cool Smile
Ch. 7: An Ominous Creation
Ch. 8: Until You Understand Me
Secret Story: When the Darkness Clears