Abacus and Sword

Overview

Amidst the transformative Meiji Restoration in Japan, Naoyuki, an adept mathematician from the esteemed Inoyama family, faces the challenges of a crumbling legacy. As the eighth generation heir to a once-prosperous lineage renowned for finance and accounting, he grapples with the decline of the Kaga domain. Struggling to adapt to their diminishing status and wealth, Naoyuki and his wife, Koma, endure growing hardships that test their resilience and love. The narrative vividly captures their fight to maintain dignity in an era of profound change.