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Biographical Note: Marc Notes: First published in Japan in 2010 by Kadokawa Shoten Co. Ltd., Tokyo--Colophon.; Reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese format.; The Blue Scarf Gang continues its attack on Kogaro. Yogetsu's strength during the battle gets the notice of the underworld bosses who want to recruit him, but Ryuki says the boy is already promised to him?--P. [4] of cover.; 8; Recommended for ages 13 and up--Colophon.; 8; Rated T for teen--P. [4] of cover.; Translated from the Japanese. Publisher Marketing: A period fantasy in which a palace consort must guide a feckless emporer to assume the throne. Shurei Hong, destitute but of noble birth, has always dreamed of working as a civil servant in the imperial court of Saiunkoku, but women are barred from holding office. The emperor Ryuki, however, refuses to take command, leaving everything to his advisors. Shurei is asked to become a consort to the emperor to persuade the ne'er-do-well ruler to govern. The Blue Scarf Gang continues its attack on Kogaro. Yogetsu's strength during the battle gets the notice of the underworld bosses who want to recruit him, but Ryuki says the boy is already promised to him...?! |