The story revolves around a young girl named Harada Misao.
Every since she was young she has been able to 'see things' that others cannot. They cause problems for her, tripping her up, pulling her hair and just causing havoc, making her appear clumsy.
She's jealous of her friends who have boyfriends and she has hazy memories of her first love who she met as a child and who could also see 'things' but he left with the promise he'd return.
Her life suddenly changes when she turns 16, the 'things' that used to just play pranks on her are now becoming violent. It turns out Misao is a food for Goblins. Every 100 years a human like her is born, one who can see demons but is also like cat nip to them. By drinking her blood they can be healed and become stronger, by eating their flesh they gain eternal youth and by marring them prosperity will come to their family. Most just get eaten, obviously she's terrified, then her childhood friend and first love Kyo comes back to protect her.
At first she's happy to see him thinking their love can progress and he'll protect her, but it's not long before she discovers that Kyo is also a demon, but unlike the others he wishes to Marry her.
She's stubborn for a long time, never trusting him and pushing him away, however without his protection she won't make it far so she stays by his side thought there are many heated exchanges, especially when Kyo tries to get a little too familiar.
Kyo is an amazing character, he's strong, handsome, smart and caring. He loves Misao. Everything he's ever done was so that he could be with her. His older brother who was to be head of the family and marry Misao is a cruel man who enjoys the sight of blood. In order to protect her Kyo fights to become head and succeeds.
Kyo's actions have caused splits of loyalty between the family and brothers, which sets up for many interesting and exciting adventures.
As head of the family Kyo also has a number of retainers, strong warriors that fight by his side and help to protect Misao, each has they're own issues to overcome though out the manga which helps you to get to know and understand their motivations.
As for Misao, she's strange to me because I tend to like strong female characters, which is a way she is but at the same time, she's cries all the time. Over EVERYTHING. Basically she's never not crying. At the start I felt this made her weak but as the manga progresses you realise though she cries, she is a strong willed person who loves very deeply.
She'll never roll over and give up though they are times she thinks about it. She's passionate and daring. I enjoyed her character more as they manga went on and the romance between her and Kyo is beautiful. Never have I read a manga that showed more love and passion between the characters.
Kyo loves her just as much as she does him, they fight quite often but always come back stronger. They're love is something that makes you pity your own.
The manga can be quite sexual at times, which I enjoy ;)
Over all an exciting read with in dept analysis of characters and story. I never felt lost or confused and I enjoyed every moment of this love story!
Author/ Artist; Sakurakoji Kanoko
Released; 2008
Status; Complete
Genres; Action, Comedy, Romance, Drama, Fantasy, Supernatural, Smut, Shoujo, Mystery, Harmen
MANGAFOX RANK; 462TH
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