After a number of stressful affairs, a court lady becomes a nun in order to pursue a life without desire.

Set in 13th century Kyoto, where the Imperial court is under control of the clergy. Shijo was a peasant girl sold to a powerful daima as a concubine. Bored by her life in seclusion she starts an affair with State Councillor and the brother of a retired Emperor. Realizing that she is only a plaything of the court, she becomes a nun and wanders the country.—AnonymusB