Hana naru Mono

A beautiful dog has thrown the imperial palace into chaos. As the Heian period nears its end, Takasaki - whose lowly beginnings as the mere third son of a warrior family put him at a disadvantage in a society obsessed with rank and titles - has managed to climb the social ladder by spending the night with many a powerful man. Eventually Takasaki even becomes a favorite of the retired emperor himself. Stares of fear and envy have followed the gorgeous upstart at every turn, yet behind the gaze of Tomozane, the son of a powerful noble, lies a calm warmth, which makes Takasaki uncomfortable. But something happens that will change their relationship forever.. It's a tragic romance of passion and pride, and includes an epilogue drawn exclusively for this collection. 01) *Sono Nochi wa* 02) *Gagaku-shi no Koi* 03) *Ito, Osoruru Koto* 04) *Tsuki Akari* 05) *Hibiku Mono* 06) *Shinoburedo* 07) *Sakura* 08) *Hana naru Mono*.