Miyuki Dayu

Miyuki Dayu is a high class courtesan in Osaka. Her grace earns her the love of Kondo Isami.

Story
Miyuki Dayu's past is mostly unknown. No one in the area really knows for sure where she came from, but rumor has it she was from a fallen bushi household. She, along with her younger sister, were sold into prostitution to help the family. Miyuki later claims to have little talent for dance or music, and instead tries to be extremely devoted to her master to make up her shortcomings.

In Osaka, Miyuki finds herself caught in the middle of a battle that flows over into the streets. Despite this, she continues calmly on her way, not even acknowledging that a man very nearly cut her down (she is saved by Kondo Isami, and even then simply continues on her way, unfazed by the disturbance).

Just before the Shinsengumi are to leave Osaka, Kondo falls gravely ill with a stomach disease. Sei believes that Miyuki can fix the captain’s ailment, and eventually finds her entertaining Ukinosuke and grudgingly begs him to let Miyuki come back to see Kondo. Though Ukinosuke is extremely unwilling, Miyuki steps in and says that, because Kondo saved her life, she has an obligation to see him.

Miyuki arrives at the teahouse where Kondo is staying, and soon begins to heal his aching stomach. They end up spending the night together, and Miyuki sees him off the following morning.