Series by 安藤なつみ

Nao, a young girl, meets Tsubaki at Kogetsuan, a renowned confectionery where her mother works, forming a childhood bond. A tragic incident leads to Nao’s mother being accused of murder, forcing Nao to leave the confectionery. Years later, Nao, now a skilled confectioner, crosses paths with Tsubaki, who fails to recognize her and proposes marriage after a confectionery contest. Nao, harboring resentment toward Tsubaki for her past, enters Kogetsuan under a false identity to uncover the truth behind the incident. Their tense reunion unfolds amid the intricate world of traditional sweets, setting the stage for emotional confrontations and hidden secrets.

Uehara Tsubasa is a tough, tomboyish teen nicknamed the "Demon Princess" at her school, while her twin sister, Sonoda Arisa, seems to live a perfect life—popular, gentle, and adored by all. Separated for years after their parents’ divorce, the sisters stay connected through letters until a long-awaited reunion takes a dark turn when Arisa attempts suicide, leaving her in a coma. Determined to uncover the truth, Tsubasa takes Arisa’s place at school, diving into a web of secrets involving a mysterious figure known as the "King" who grants dangerous wishes to Arisa’s classmates.

Najika Kazami is a cheerful thirteen-year-old with an extraordinary talent for cooking and a dream of becoming a top chef. After losing her parents, she leaves her Hokkaido orphanage to attend Seika Academy, hoping to find her "Flan Prince"—a mysterious boy who once saved her from drowning and gave her a taste of flan that warmed her heart. At the academy, Najika faces challenges, from rivalries to fitting in, but her cooking brings people together and sparks unexpected friendships. Alongside brothers Sora and Daichi, who might hold clues to her past, Najika's journey is filled with delicious dishes and heartfelt moments.