The story tells of Benio Hanamura , who lost her mother while still very young, and was raised by her father, a high-ranking official of the Japanese army. As a result, Bannio grew up in modan garu - contrary to the traditional Japanese notions of femininity, she studies kendo, sake drinks, wears western dresses instead of traditional kimonos, and is not so interested in homework , as in the literature. Also, the heroine rejects the idea of ​​marriage and believes in the woman's right to a career and getting married for love.