The digital wave is strong. Websites dedicated to Manipuri Story (like e-pao.net or various Meitei language blogs) are archiving hundreds of Leisabi tales. Furthermore, translations into English are bringing these stories to a global audience.
Manipuri romance rarely guarantees a "Happily Ever After." In the tradition of Leisabi stories, the ending is often bittersweet. The Leisabi must return to the spirit world, or she sacrifices her eternal power to save her mortal lover, leaving behind only the lingering scent of kordoi (bamboo shoot) and a broken promise.
The Leisabi (young woman) in Manipuri stories is rarely a one-dimensional character. Writers in this genre excel at creating female leads who are deeply rooted in their culture while navigating the heavy expectations of family and society.