Natsumi Andō

"Married to the enemy. Nao has followed in her mother's footsteps to become a traditional Japanese sweets maker. Even at 21, her skills are unparalleled, landing her a spot at a world-class confectionary company. However, when she meets the young, handsome heir to the company, she recognized Tsubaki: her first friend, and the same boy who framed her mother for murder over a decade ago. As the only witness to the crime, Nao seizes her chance to get...

"Following in her mother's footsteps, Nao became a traditional Japanese sweets maker, and at 21, she's about to take the industry by storm. With unparalleled artistry and a bright attitude, she gets an offer to work at a world-class confectionary company. But when she meets the young, handsome owner, she recognizes his cold stare... It's none other than Tsubaki, her childhood friend and first crush-the same boy who stood over his father's bloodied...

"Nao is more nervous than ever experiencing some unfamiliar symptoms, but she throws herself into making Shimaya's warabi mochi in order to help Jojima out. Meanwhile, Tsubaki senses that Nao is hiding something from him, but decides not to press her about it, and the two naturally grow closer. When they visit Yuko, Tsubaki lays bare his true feelings and Nao is touched by his sincerity. She thinks she can take a chance on his love, but can she?"--Publisher's...

"While pretending to be Arisa, Tsubasa has promised to meet with the person known only as "K"--Someone who may or may not hold the secret to the King's identity. Will Tsubasa wander into a trap or will she come one step closer to unmasking the King?"--Publisher description.

"Past truths. Nao decides to take a chance on Tsubaki's love and tell him that she's pregnant, but a series of revelations about the past shakes her resolve. Now, Nao knows she must leave Kogetsuan behind... forever. Still, there's one last thing she has to do before her departure. As these turbulent events unfold, Tsubaki's ex-fiancée Shiori comes back into his life, further escalating tense situations. Will this tear Nao and Tsubaki apart for good?"--Back...

"A Duel for Kogetsuan.After a brush with death, the Old Master recognizes that Nao is Sakura and suspects she may be his granddaughter, leaving the question of Kogetsuan's inheritor up in the air. Thus, the Old Master proposes that Nao and Tsubaki each make a sweet and he will select a successor based on which creation is superior. Determined to free her former lover from torturous duty, redeem her mother, and claim her birthright, Nao throws herself...

"Nao's revenge. The time since the fire at Kogetsuan has done little to sate Nao's quest for revenge against the famous sweets shop. With Takigawa's help, she's set up a competing store in the city. All that remains is to beat Tsubaki in the upcoming important wagashi selection. However, when Nao sees him again for the first time in years, she notices there's something off. Will she take advantage of her former lover's weakness to bring down the place...

Najika, a great cook who loves to make meals for those she cares about, is on the trail the boy who stole her heart as a child, and the only piece of evidence she has leads her to the prestigious Seika Academy.