Series by さいとうちほ

Kusunoki Eriko, a high school girl, reunites with Takemoto Takeru at their entrance ceremony, three years after they survived a harrowing night lost in the mountains together. Now with a boyfriend, Tsukasa, and Takeru drawn to the older Natsumi, their rekindled connection sparks a fiery, complicated romance. When Eriko discovers Natsumi is her half-sister, their tangled bonds deepen, weaving a passionate tale of love, secrets, and emotional turmoil, following two souls caught in a labyrinth of fate, longing, and the echoes of a shared past.

Utena Tenjou, a tomboyish high school girl inspired by a childhood encounter with a mysterious prince, enrolls at Ohtori Academy, where she vows to embody nobility and strength. She becomes entangled in a secretive dueling game after receiving a rose signet ring, pitting her against the enigmatic Student Council members. Her impulsive decision to protect Anthy Himemiya, the passive and enigmatic Rose Bride, draws her deeper into the duels’ strange rules and hidden motives. Utena’s bold, idealistic nature clashes with the manipulative dynamics of the academy as she fights to understand Anthy’s role and her own purpose. The duels, marked by surreal imagery and intense emotions, challenge Utena’s resolve to remain true to her princely ideals.