For thousands of years, Japan has been protected by five clans wielding barrier-weaving magic. Born to a branch family of one such clan, eighteen-year-old Hana has always been stuck in the shadow of her more capable, beautiful, and popular twin sister. When a strong power awakens within Hana, she chooses to hide it so she can continue living a quiet life out of the spotlight. But that ideal lifestyle begins to slip out of reach when Saku Ichinomiya takes over as the new head of the Ichinomiya clan and sets out to find a bride strong enough to stand by his side. Eager to keep her abilities secret, Hana steers clear of Saku... but will she be tempted to sign a marriage contract if it guarantees the peaceful, quiet future of her dreams?
For thousands of years, Japan has been protected by five clans wielding barrier-weaving magic. Born to a branch family of one such clan, eighteen-year-old Hana has always been stuck in the shadow of her more capable, beautiful, and popular twin sister. When a strong power awakens within Hana, she chooses to hide it so she can continue living a quiet life out of the spotlight. But that ideal lifestyle begins to slip out of reach when Saku Ichinomiya takes over as the new head of the Ichinomiya clan and sets out to find a bride strong enough to stand by his side. Eager to keep her abilities secret, Hana steers clear of Saku... but will she be tempted to sign a marriage contract if it guarantees the peaceful, quiet future of her dreams?
Hana’s engagement to Saku, the young and powerful lord of the Ichinomiya clan, might be more about business than pleasure to her, but it’s still a reality. Inevitably, not everyone is a fan—Hana’s shikigami are rather protective of their master, Saku’s family thinks she can’t live up to its standards, and her envious classmates aren’t above some good old-fashioned bullying. Hana’s not going to take it lying down, and her doubters are about to see how terrifying she really is!
Hana’s engagement to Saku, the young and powerful lord of the Ichinomiya clan, might be more about business than pleasure to her, but it’s still a reality. Inevitably, not everyone is a fan—Hana’s shikigami are rather protective of their master, Saku’s family thinks she can’t live up to its standards, and her envious classmates aren’t above some good old-fashioned bullying. Hana’s not going to take it lying down, and her doubters are about to see how terrifying she really is!
All Hana wanted was a simple life. Instead, she has her hands full sending a terrorist organization packing, saving her school from destruction, and rescuing her twin sister from the clutches of their terrible parents! Plus, she has to stay on her toes to keep her husband’s romantic advances at bay. At this point, living a normal life and flying under the radar are simply impossible. News about who she is has spread far and wide, finally reaching Yukizasa Sankourou, a famous scion from one of the five clans and Saku’s old friend who vehemently opposes Saku’s marriage to Hana. He isn’t content to just grumble either; he fully intends on taking drastic action, and he’s not above teaming up with Hana’s parents to get her out of the picture!
All Hana wanted was a simple life. Instead, she has her hands full sending a terrorist organization packing, saving her school from destruction, and rescuing her twin sister from the clutches of their terrible parents! Plus, she has to stay on her toes to keep her husband’s romantic advances at bay. At this point, living a normal life and flying under the radar are simply impossible. News about who she is has spread far and wide, finally reaching Yukizasa Sankourou, a famous scion from one of the five clans and Saku’s old friend who vehemently opposes Saku’s marriage to Hana. He isn’t content to just grumble either; he fully intends on taking drastic action, and he’s not above teaming up with Hana’s parents to get her out of the picture!
Thanks to Saku’s scheming, Hana and Hazuki’s toxic parents are finally out of the picture. Now, the twin sisters can reconcile with their older brother, Yanagi. Finally able to enjoy a semblance of peace, Hana becomes more aware of her feelings toward Saku, but there’s still an awkward distance between them. Welcome distraction arrives in the form of a collaborative school festival. All of the Obsidian High School campuses send a representative to compete against their fellow practitioners in some “friendly” competition. Because Hana’s true strength was made common knowledge, she’s unwillingly selected as a representative. Their biggest rival is Campus Four, which has claimed victory for the last several years. This event brings the Yotsukado clan’s successor to the scene, and she obviously has it out for Hana. Meanwhile, the cult members who were arrested for breaking into the Association of Practitioners are under strict surveillance, but then they all suddenly die agonizing deaths...
Thanks to Saku’s scheming, Hana and Hazuki’s toxic parents are finally out of the picture. Now, the twin sisters can reconcile with their older brother, Yanagi. Finally able to enjoy a semblance of peace, Hana becomes more aware of her feelings toward Saku, but there’s still an awkward distance between them. Welcome distraction arrives in the form of a collaborative school festival. All of the Obsidian High School campuses send a representative to compete against their fellow practitioners in some “friendly” competition. Because Hana’s true strength was made common knowledge, she’s unwillingly selected as a representative. Their biggest rival is Campus Four, which has claimed victory for the last several years. This event brings the Yotsukado clan’s successor to the scene, and she obviously has it out for Hana. Meanwhile, the cult members who were arrested for breaking into the Association of Practitioners are under strict surveillance, but then they all suddenly die agonizing deaths...
Practitioner society is shaken by an unimaginable betrayal. Kazura, a well-respected figure and the most powerful obsidian-rank practitioner, attempted to overthrow the five clans. His attack on Hana’s school ended with him behind bars, but tensions only continue to rise as shades begin capturing low-rank practitioners and lives are lost. The abductions seem too deliberate—as if the shades are under someone's control! At the same time, Hana and her shikigami come across more mysterious curses that victimize animals in the area. When they encounter Enju Goyougi, a specialist in curses, it seems like a stroke of good luck. He provides Hana with a counter-curse…but it turns out he's no generous benefactor. Meanwhile, Saku is posed with a difficult question: In a crisis, would he choose to protect Hana, or save the nation?
Practitioner society is shaken by an unimaginable betrayal. Kazura, a well-respected figure and the most powerful obsidian-rank practitioner, attempted to overthrow the five clans. His attack on Hana’s school ended with him behind bars, but tensions only continue to rise as shades begin capturing low-rank practitioners and lives are lost. The abductions seem too deliberate—as if the shades are under someone's control! At the same time, Hana and her shikigami come across more mysterious curses that victimize animals in the area. When they encounter Enju Goyougi, a specialist in curses, it seems like a stroke of good luck. He provides Hana with a counter-curse…but it turns out he's no generous benefactor. Meanwhile, Saku is posed with a difficult question: In a crisis, would he choose to protect Hana, or save the nation?