Understanding Hōsen's Struggles in "The Pharmacy's Monologue": A Deep Dive into Her Choices and Consequences

Understanding Hōsen’s Struggles in “The Pharmacy’s Monologue”: A Deep Dive into Her Choices and Consequences

Reader’s Question:
I have a question about “The Pharmacy’s Monologue.” I believe that Hōsen, the mother of Neko Neko, is the daughter of a powerful woman. When Hōsen became pregnant, why couldn’t she quit being a courtesan? Unlike other courtesans, she didn’t seem to have any obligations, so why did she