Kiss of Rose Princess

Kiss of Rose Princess
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薔薇嬢のキス
(Bara jō no Kisu)
Genre Romantic comedy, Fantasy
Manga
Written by Aya Shouoto
Published by Kadokawa Shoten
Demographic Shōjo
Magazine Monthly Asuka
Original run June 24, 2008 – ongoing
Volumes 8
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Kiss of Rose Princess (薔薇嬢のキス Bara jō no Kisu?) is a manga series created by Aya Shouoto. The manga was published by Kadokawa Shoten and serialized in Monthly Asuka magazine on June 24, 2008.

Contents

Story

Most girls are crazy about jewelry, but not Anise Yamamoto. Not since her father gave her a rose choker as a child, claiming it was a protective amulet which would safeguard her from harm; however, if she ever took it off (a feat easier said than done!), she would be afflicted by a “punishment” of some sort. Not like it matters to her though, since the attention it attracts around school from faculty and students alike isn’t something she’s particularly fond of.

But after a certain incident causes the choker to disappear, she realizes that this punishment her father spoke of might have been a bit more than she bargained for!

Characters

Anis Yamamoto (八麻本アニス?)

Voiced by Aya Hirano (Drama CD)

A cheerful character who always wore a rose choker which her father gave her. He told her that if she ever took it off, she would be punished. Anise was unable to take it off until it disappeared after Ninufa, a bat-like-creature, bowled her over. After Ninufa scurried away, Anise found that she was holding a Red card. She ignores the fact and runs after Ninufa to get her choker back when a monster attacks. Itsushi-sensei, the librarian, tells her that she must kiss the card she was holding. When she does so, Kaede appears out of the card calling her "master". Anís becomes the Dominion, able to summon any of the four rose knights. However, whenever the knights use their power, they drain the life force from her blood. This causes Anise to believe that becoming the Dominion is her punishment for losing her choker. Although the choker she was wearing only brought Anís in the center of attention, for fear of her father's punishment she begins searching for it with the help of her Rose Knights. Apparently one of her special powers as a Dominion as that she is able to call forth a black whip-like rope filled with thorns to used to beat them into submission, or to collar them (much to the delight of the black and white roses).
Kaede Higa (緋賀楓?)

Voiced by Yuichi Nakamura (Drama CD)

Kaede is the Knight of the Red Rose. At first, he didn't seem to like Anís as he had a grudge against her beating him in the sports festival. He lives in a temple where he has been training since he was a child. Soon he shows that, in reality, he cares deeply for Anís, telling her "whether or not you were the Dominia, I would still..." (implying that he would still protect her). Kaede was also a childhood friend of Seiran and was the most angered as he learned the Blue Rose's destiny as a sacrifice to the seal. He is also called as "mutt" or "dog" by the White and Black Rose. As the series progresses, Kaede shows that he is easily jealous and angered when one of the other knights gets too close to Anise - even Seiran. He is also the only one being called against his will by Anís and also the only one who says foolish words as comfort to her. Kaede also has a bad relationship with the Yellow Rose because of what happened two hundred years ago when the Red Rose became the "True Rose" of the Dominion, which earned the Yellow Rose's jealousy.
Mutsuki Kurama (蔵間無月?)

Voiced by Kenjirou Tsuda (Drama CD)

Mutsuki is the Black Rose and has a very dark aura around him. He hardly talks to anyone and is reluctant to accept Anís as his master, referring to her as a wench, and a missy. He likes the darkness and says that he is not a human, but a "dark stalker", which has the power to commune with nature and live longer than humans. Other abilities besides flying are unknown. He has "search and seizure" specialties; strings that are controlled by him appear from his fingers and he has an acute sense of smell and perception. He says that he spent many years in solitary slumber, waiting for his master to arrive/resurrect. According to rumors, he puts curses on people and is the head of delinquents. It is implied that he is a masochist when he seems satisfied when Anís smacks him around, and seems jealous of the White Rose when he gets collared by the rose whip. Mutsuki also shows to possibly have feelings for Anis. In chapter 11, he uses his string to keep the Red Rose away from Anís. Despite his brooding demeanor, he also reveals to have forgotten his past and is thereby the last of his race. It is also said that he is "owned" by the White Rose's family. He specializes in investigation and has a mass knowledge of dark magic, due to his unknown past. He has an older brother, Yocteau, who is the Grey Rose - one the "Fake Knights". Mutsuki killed him when his brother lost his sanity when the Devil's seal broke. Mutsuki fights his enemies through his dark strings which are invisible to the naked eye.
Mitsuru Tenjou (天上光琉?)

Voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya (Drama CD)

Tenjou is very handsome and embarrassingly devoted to his duties as a Rhode knight as the white rose, and to Anís - which embarrasses her - which makes her the envy of all the other girls in school. He seems deeply popular among men as well - much to Anís' mortification. His special skill lies in healing. It is heavily implied that he's very much a masochist, even going as far as to provoke Anís into slapping him and turning her thorn whip into a collar to drag him to do her bidding. ("I couldn't ask for a better Master, really... Beating me on top of tying a collar around my neck... OH Lady Anís, truly is amazing.") Mitsuru also likes Anís a lot. He even said to Kaede "One day Anís will be mine". Even though he said he was only joking, the serious look in his eyes makes Kaede feel worried.
Seiran Asagi (浅木晴嵐?)

Voiced by Jun Fukuyama (Drama CD)

Seiran is the Knight of the Blue Rose and is not often at school because he is mostly sick. When he is sick, Seiran stays by himself inside the greenhouse filled with roses. Ironically, his illness may be an allergic reaction to roses, as he appears fine when he isn't around them. He specializes in "Alchemy" or "science". He is also very cute, cute enough to be a girl. He is the sacrificial rose that was made in the past to help seal the Devil's Seal. His memories and Kaede's memories about him are not real, so he plans to use his body to restore the seal. In chapter 11, he is saved from the seal. His rose is not found in nature, because they replace the Yellow Rose with the Blue Rose. But even so he cares a lot about Anís. Once he asks her if she would accept his love and when she does not get what he says, he changes the subject about the love potion thinking it might be too soon.
Narumi Itsushi

Voiced by Takahiro Mizushima (Drama CD)

The most knowledgeable authority on the "Rosette Contracts" which bind the dominion with her Rhode Knights. Teacher of Classics.
Ninufa

Voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto (Drama CD)

The Guardian Beast, has safeguard the cards ever since the formation of the contracts.
Shwartz Yamamoto

Voiced by Ken Narita (Drama CD)

Anise's father, apparently gave her choker to protect her from begin found out to be a dominion to the society and the knights.
Haruto Kisugi

Voiced by Mamoru Miyano (Drama CD)

The Knight of the Yellow Rose. He is Anise's childhood friend .He first appeared in chapter 6. He transferred to Anise's school when folks told him that she was there. Shortly after, he begins attacking the other knights out of anger and jealousy, especially towards Kaede.
Suzumura Idel 
The Fake Knight Orange Rose. Member of a group called "Rhodecia". He is able to use his voice as a weapon. He used his powers on kaede in their physical test, but of course they did not knew who they were until later chapters.
Hasuzaki Yakoh 
The Fake Knight Lime Rose. Member of a group called "Rhodecia". He specializes in manipulating fragrance to hypnotize.
Yocteau 
Mutsuki's older brother despite physically looking like a young child. The reason for this is because he was resurrected from just an eyeball. He possess the power to summon strong demons, but they turn to dust because strain on Yocteau's body is too much. Since his resurrection Yocteau is emotionally unstable and obessessed with his younger brother. In chapter 29 Yocteau crashes a ball for student councils (that Mutsuki, Anis, Kaede, and Seiran were also attending) and causes a blackout which allows Mutsuki a chance to be alone with Anis. After Mutsuki is rejected by Anis Yocteau offers Mutsuki a collar that will free him from "the thorns of her (Anis's) commands."

the reason why mutsuki killed yocteaue is later revealed in the ff. chapters, where mutsuki grew attached to anis.

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