Tsubasa o Motsu Mono

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Those Who Bear the Wing
Cover of volume 1
翼を持つ者 (Tsubasa Wo Motsu Mono)
Manga
Author	Natsuki Takaya
Publisher	Hakusensha
Demographic	Shōjo
Magazine	Hana to Yume
Original run	1995 – 1998
Volumes	6

Tsubasa Wo Motsu Mono (翼を持つ者, Those Who Bear the Wing^?) is a shōjo manga by Natsuki Takaya, serialised from 1995 to 1998 in Hana to Yume, published by Hakusensha. The series is available republished in six tankōbon, which are currently available only in Japanese.

[edit] Story

The manga is set at the end of the 22nd century, where the Earth has practically been destroyed by the many wars that have taken place. The rich and the army can live comfortably, whereas the rest of the world lives in a state of poverty.

Tsubasa Wo Motsu Mono revolves around the life of Kotobuki, an ex-thief who tries to find a job for herself. Travelling with her is Raimon, who believes the word genius exists for his sake, which is actually quite true. He used to be a military commander and would always run after Kotobuki, but he now has to fulfill his dream, which is to forget about thievery, get into the militia and to live with Kotobuki forever. However, people seeking the Tsubasa, a legendary object that grants wishes, never stop causing them trouble. This object appeared long ago, but its current location is unknown. Everyone is trying to claim it as their own and use Kotobuki and Raimon's skills to do so.

[edit] Characters

Kotobuki: An ex-thief who used her skills from the age of 6 to survive. She is aged around 15 to 16 and is very agile and strong. Kotobuki does not like to act spoiled.
Raimon Shiragi: An ex-military commander who quit his job to be with Kotobuki. He is very smart - a genius even - and his skills always get him out of touchy situations. He loves Kotobuki dearly and if anyone attempts to hurt her, he makes sure they don't try it again.
Shouka: The leader of a group of thieves who was once caught by Raimon. She specialises in explosives and wants to get the Tsubasa for herself. She runs slowly and has no coordination whatsoever. Rich and kind, Shouka is currently seeking a lover. Because of Raimon's intelligence, she has met nothing but tragedy, which is why she hates him.
Hilt Guill: Hilt is a colonel, and has a considerable power within the army. He is in charge of the mission to find "the Wing" for the army, and he is the direct superior of Phere, Touya, and Raimon. He intends to use Raimon and his talent to his advantage, but is very intrigued with Kotobuki, who somehow made Raimon leave him. He is very cold and manipulative, but his true purpose is not of an ambition. Hilt's true reason for searching for "the Wing" is hidden until the end of the story, which brings out an incredible twist.
Touya Ingram: Touya is a major in the army, who is very fond of Raimon. He wants Raimon back in the army, so he tries to separate Kotobuki and Raimon. His fondness of Raimon is almost at the level of obsession, although he himself is happily married with a child.
Phere Marshel: Phere is a lieutenant colonel. Her main weapon is a whip, but she doesn't hesitate to use a gun if necessary. She has a crush on Hilt, so she feels a little jealousy toward Raimon, whom Hilt is obsessed with (in a non-romantic way). She blindly follows every order Hilt gives out, but her heart seems to be in conflict with it.
Yan Mizuchi: Is the leader of anti-army organization known as "the Enemy." His first meeting with Kotobuki was a bit... unusual, but later he becomes a great ally for Kotobuki and Raimon. He has a crush on Phere, although she only seems interested in Hilt. But at the end of series, they got married.
Adelaide Wilson: Adelaide is a mix of brattiness and occasional insightfullness. She seems pretty attached to Kotobuki and has been following her and the others since vol 1. Unlike Kotobuki, she comes from a wealthy family.
Ross Corpul: Ross Corpul is a wealthy man, with relations to the army, also, he's Raimon's adoptive father. Raimon left his home at young age, because his family had too many mouths to feed. He asked Ross to adopt him, and in return, he would "become the best elite and help you do bad things." Intrigued, Ross accepted his offer.
Hokuto & Rikuro: Rikuro & Hokuto are two mysterious beings shrouded in an enigma only revealed in the final volume.
Ann: Ann was in charge of the orphanage Kotobuki lived in until the military burned it down. Little is revealed about her until the end and although she's "dead" for most of the manga, her role served as a catalyst and major angst factor.