Sakuraba Taiko has been into ballet since she was a kid. Her mother also used to dance, although she gave it up to take a more traditional life path. Therefore, she was eagerly supportive of Taiko's interest in ballet. Taiko's life was staggered by the death of her mother in a car accident, but she has continued to dance, although her heart is no longer in it. Her remaining family and childhood friends support her as she chases her dream to become a famous dancer.<br><br>
Her latest role is in the ballet "Giselle" as Myrta, the queen of the Wilis, spirits of young, virginal women who died before their wedding day. One day when she comes to the studio, she meets a beautiful, famous male ballet dancer, Mikami Akira, and she instantly crushes on him. Will she be able to dance well enough in her role to impress him and live up to the expectations of the whole ballet group? Will she be able to sort out her own feelings towards ballet and her mother's death?


Taiko Sakuraba is now 25 years old. She has no hope of success as a dancer, so the only way she can continue is to win a prize at the Venice International Competition, the highest level in classical ballet! Taiko's challenge begins in order to continue doing what she loves. The long-awaited new chapter of this passionate dancer's story begins!!
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(Source: Shueisha, translated)

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