An anthology of stories based off of Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha The MOVIE 2nd A’s.

*Note: Published in the Akamaru Jump Winter 2009 issue (1/10/09).*

Based on the hugely popular musical of the same name, Elisabeth details the life of the Austrian Empress in the 19th century. At a very young age, she marries the Emperor Franz Joseph and is whisked away to the opulence of the Viennese court. The stagnant court functions stifle her while she struggles with her own quest for personal freedom. She is tormented by her own psychological decay and a fading Austrian monarchy. And throughout her life she is strongly drawn to a mysterious figure...Death. (Source: xkazemg)

Pairing: Honoka x Maki

From [MangaHelpers](https://www.mangaupdates.com/groups.html?id=1011): Sometimes people make decisions that lead them down a dark path, and before long it seems like there's no way out except to commit a crime. A mysterious woman, called Aika, appears just when someone opens the door to crime, and she helps them to close that dangerous door. The first story involves a man who makes very little money, who finds a bag full of money forgotten in a train car. He knows taking it is wrong, but he can't resist. However, money doesn't just come out of nowhere... [tethysdust]