Geisha Yaeko is approached by a samurai who has just returned to Edo while she is painting a picture of camellia flowers in a temple. The samurai, whom she meets again at a drinking party, is the heir to the castle's daimyo, Yuuki Shinichiro, and the two become romantically involved despite their different social standings. Although he tells her he cannot marry her immediately, Yaeko believes in Shinichiro and continues to wait for the day they can be together. However, Shinichiro's uncle, Kuwajima, tells her to end the relationship.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Kumiko AkiyoshiYaeko | Yaeko |
 Daisuke RyūYuuki Shinichiro | Yuuki Shinichiro |
 Mizuho SuzukiKuwajima | Kuwajima |
| MMasako ArakiNot listed | Not listed |
 Sei HiraizumiNot listed | Not listed |
 Genji KawaiNot listed | Not listed |
| TTomoki KenmochiNot listed | Not listed |
 Tetsuko KobayashiNot listed | Not listed |
 Taketoshi NaitōNot listed | Not listed |
| YYoshie OhtsukaNot listed | Not listed |
| AAtsuko SanoNot listed | Not listed |
| YYukari YamamotoNot listed | Not listed |