星降る王国のニナ [Hoshi Furu Ōkoku no Nina] Series by Rikachi

Nina had a rough start to life, stealing to survive—and eventually being sold into slavery by her own brother. But to her surprise, her captor, Prince Azure, ordained that she would live the life of a princess...specifically, that of the recently deceased princess-priestess, Alisha. But despite her changing fortune, Nina won't give up her old life without a fight...and Azure might just be the one to finally match her wits... moreNina had a rough start to life, stealing to survive—and eventually being sold into slavery by her own brother. But to her surprise, her captor, Prince Azure, ordained that she would live the life of a princess...specifically, that of the recently deceased princess-priestess, Alisha. But despite her changing fortune, Nina won't give up her old life without a fight...and Azure might just be the one to finally match her wits. But how much can she trust Azure? And can she stop the feelings budding in her heart, knowing she must eventually marry another...? less

After being asked to learn etiquette, to dress like a princess, and to deceive an entire nation, Nina finds herself drawn to Azure. And Azure, likewise, begins to desire Nina -- who was supposed to be only a pawn -- for his own?! Watch these two wrestle with a once in a lifetime love while fate toys with them in the second volume of this ultimate palace fantasy!

Nina, the girl with eyes the color of lapis lazuli, is scouted by the second prince of Fortna, Azure, to replace Princess Alicia, who died just before she was to be married off to the prince of neighboring country Galgada. These lonely souls are quickly drawn together, but in order to save Azure from the king himself, Nina swears she will become the queen of Galgada... moreNina, the girl with eyes the color of lapis lazuli, is scouted by the second prince of Fortna, Azure, to replace Princess Alicia, who died just before she was to be married off to the prince of neighboring country Galgada. These lonely souls are quickly drawn together, but in order to save Azure from the king himself, Nina swears she will become the queen of Galgada. Unfortunately, the crown prince of Galgada, Sett, leaves her determination in tatters?Watch one poor girl get tested by the throes of love and fate in the third volume of this ultimate palace intrigue fantasy story! less

Nina, the girl with eyes the color of lapis lazuli, is scouted by the second prince of Fortna, Azure, to replace Princess Alicia, who died just before she was to be married off to the prince of neighboring country Galgada. These lonely souls are quickly drawn together, but in order to save Azure from the king himself, Nina swears she will become the queen of Galgada. Unfortunately for her, the crown prince of the neighboring land is a cruel young man who has never known love... moreNina, the girl with eyes the color of lapis lazuli, is scouted by the second prince of Fortna, Azure, to replace Princess Alicia, who died just before she was to be married off to the prince of neighboring country Galgada. These lonely souls are quickly drawn together, but in order to save Azure from the king himself, Nina swears she will become the queen of Galgada. Unfortunately for her, the crown prince of the neighboring land is a cruel young man who has never known love. Nevertheless, she suggests he give loving her a try. Imagine her surprise when they really do grow closer!The fourth volume in this classic fantasy tale about the whims of fate and a once in a lifetime love! less

Nina, the girl with eyes the color of Lapis Lazuli, was scouted by Fortna's second prince Azure to act as a replacement for the dead Princess Alisha, who was to be married off to the neighboring land of Galgada. These two who were born under lonely stars found themselves drawn to one another. However, Nina swears she will become the queen of Galgada in order to protect Azure from the King of Fortna, who is plotting against his life... moreNina, the girl with eyes the color of Lapis Lazuli, was scouted by Fortna's second prince Azure to act as a replacement for the dead Princess Alisha, who was to be married off to the neighboring land of Galgada. These two who were born under lonely stars found themselves drawn to one another. However, Nina swears she will become the queen of Galgada in order to protect Azure from the King of Fortna, who is plotting against his life. But the crown prince of Galgada, Sett, is a cruel young man who has never known love. She suggests he try falling in love with her, and they grow a little closer, but then the king suddenly eliminates the current order of succession, and a war for the throne revolving around taking Nina breaks out. And then Azure arrives as a messenger from Fortna?!Don't miss the fifth volume of this courtly fantasy series about fate and the trials and tribulations of love. less

Nina, the girl with eyes the color of Lapis Lazuli, was scouted by Fortna's second prince Azure to act as a replacement for the dead Princess Alisha, who was to be married off to the neighboring land of Galgada. These two who were born under lonely stars found themselves drawn to one another. However, Nina swears she will become the queen of Galgada in order to protect Azure from the King of Fortna, who is plotting against his life... moreNina, the girl with eyes the color of Lapis Lazuli, was scouted by Fortna's second prince Azure to act as a replacement for the dead Princess Alisha, who was to be married off to the neighboring land of Galgada. These two who were born under lonely stars found themselves drawn to one another. However, Nina swears she will become the queen of Galgada in order to protect Azure from the King of Fortna, who is plotting against his life. But the crown prince of Galgada, Sett, is a cruel young man who has never known love. She suggests he try falling in love with her, and they grow a little closer, but then the king suddenly eliminates the current order of succession, and a war for the throne revolving around taking Nina breaks out. And on top of everything, Azure arrives as a messenger from Fortna! He suggests to Nina that they return there together, and her heart is enveloped in an instant. Sought by the Sun Prince and the Moon Prince, what will be the Astral Priestess's decision?!You won't be able to put down the sixth volume of this courtly fantasy series where destiny is closing in fast! less

The girl with lapis lazuli eyes, Nina, is chosen to act as a double for Fortna's Princess Alisha by the second prince, Azure. Over time, she falls for him, but is then forced to leave for the country of Galgada to marry their crown prince in order to save Azure from a plot against his life.Sett, a prince who doesn't know love, treats Nina coldly at first, but gradually develops feelings for her... moreThe girl with lapis lazuli eyes, Nina, is chosen to act as a double for Fortna's Princess Alisha by the second prince, Azure. Over time, she falls for him, but is then forced to leave for the country of Galgada to marry their crown prince in order to save Azure from a plot against his life.Sett, a prince who doesn't know love, treats Nina coldly at first, but gradually develops feelings for her. Then, the line of succession for the Galgadan throne is wiped clean, and a contest to win it by taking Nina breaks out instead. As if to throw even more fuel on the fire, Azure arrives in disguise as a messenger from Fortna.When everything comes to a head, Nina's "lady-in-waiting" Hikami poisons Sett. He survives, but Nina is suspected of this assassination attempt after Hikami abandons her at the scene of the crime. Once she is shipped to the far-eastern prison of Griffigeld, where it is said that no one ever leaves alive, as punishment, can Nina prove her innocence? Find out in the seventh volume of this entrancing classic fantasy story where destiny holds the reins. less

In order to save Azure's life, Nina, the girl with lapis lazuli-colored eyes, goes to Galgada disguised as a princess to be married. She grows close to Galgada's Prince Sett, who doesn't know love, and decides to spend her life with him, but then Azure arrives disguised as a messenger from Fortna! When everything comes to a head, Nina's "lady-in-waiting" Hikami poisons Sett but fails to kill him... moreIn order to save Azure's life, Nina, the girl with lapis lazuli-colored eyes, goes to Galgada disguised as a princess to be married. She grows close to Galgada's Prince Sett, who doesn't know love, and decides to spend her life with him, but then Azure arrives disguised as a messenger from Fortna! When everything comes to a head, Nina's "lady-in-waiting" Hikami poisons Sett but fails to kill him. Used by Hikami and left alone at the scene, Nina is sent to Griffigeld Prison as a suspected assassin. After she meets General Holt there, the two join forces to confront the warden, and Azure once again arrives when she gets in trouble!! Fate rages inevitably onward in this tumultuous eighth volume of this classic fantasy story! less

In order to save Azure's life, Nina, the girl with lapis lazuli-colored eyes, goes to Galgada disguised as a princess to be married... moreIn order to save Azure's life, Nina, the girl with lapis lazuli-colored eyes, goes to Galgada disguised as a princess to be married. She grows close to Galgada's Prince Sett, who doesn't know love, and decides to spend her life with him, but then Azure arrives disguised as a messenger from Fortna!  After her lady-in-waiting Hikami attempts to poison Sett, Nina is sent to Griffigeld Prison! When the warden attempts to kill her, Azure arrives just in the nick of time!  But Sett finds out about Nina's deceptions and attacks her in order to end everything once and for all. When Nina learns of Sett's despair and realizes her own sin, she tries to fulfill her promise to him…but the price paid for it is beyond her wildest imagination!  What lies beyond the thorny road before Nina, Az, and Sett?! Don't miss the 9th volume of this classic fantasy story!! less

In order to save Azure's life, Nina, the girl with lapis lazuli-colored eyes, goes to Galgada disguised as a princess to be married. She grows close to Galgada's Prince Sett, who doesn't know love, and decides to spend her life with him, but then Azure arrives disguised as a messenger from Fortna! When Nina's “lady-in-waiting” Hikami fails an attempt to kill Sett, Nina is sent to Griffigeld Prison. The prison warden tries to kill her, but Azure saves her in the nick of time... moreIn order to save Azure's life, Nina, the girl with lapis lazuli-colored eyes, goes to Galgada disguised as a princess to be married. She grows close to Galgada's Prince Sett, who doesn't know love, and decides to spend her life with him, but then Azure arrives disguised as a messenger from Fortna! When Nina's “lady-in-waiting” Hikami fails an attempt to kill Sett, Nina is sent to Griffigeld Prison. The prison warden tries to kill her, but Azure saves her in the nick of time. Meanwhile, Sett learns of Nina's deception and attacks her to put an end to everything. After learning of his despair and realizing her own guilt, Nina attempts to fulfill her promise to Sett, but it comes at an unexpected cost. When she takes Sett, who has shut himself off from the outside world, back to Fortna with her and Azure, Nina learns about her destiny as one of the Star People. In the tenth volume of this fantasy palace intrigue tale, love will be tested to its limits! less

In order to save Azure's life, Nina, the girl with lapis lazuli-colored eyes, goes to Galgada disguised as a princess to be married. But after Azure, now crowned king, breaks off diplomatic relations with Galgada and convinces her, they return to Fortna. Azure wants to free Nina from her role as “Alisha,” but then the real princess arrives at his birthday celebration. What is the Astral Villa after…?! Fate brings with it a storm in the eleventh volume of this royal fantasy tale!

Anime adaptation announced!! Winner of the 46th Kodansha Manga Award, Shojo Category!! The super popular romantic fantasy series that has sold over 1.5 million copies!! The girl with lapis lazuli eyes, Nina, is chosen to act as a double for Fortna's Princess Alisha by the second prince, Azure, but then she falls in love with him. In order to save him from a plot against his life, she leaves for the country of Galgada to be married off to their crown prince Sett... moreAnime adaptation announced!! Winner of the 46th Kodansha Manga Award, Shojo Category!! The super popular romantic fantasy series that has sold over 1.5 million copies!! The girl with lapis lazuli eyes, Nina, is chosen to act as a double for Fortna's Princess Alisha by the second prince, Azure, but then she falls in love with him. In order to save him from a plot against his life, she leaves for the country of Galgada to be married off to their crown prince Sett. But diplomatic relations are broken off between the two countries, and newly crowned King Azure convinces Nina to return to Fortna. As he considers how to free her from her role as “Princess Alisha,” the real Alisha shows up and throws the situation into chaos. When the dust settles, Nina is banished from Fortna as punishment for her deception. Evading those trying to help her and those trying to eliminate her, Nina chooses solitude. After three months of wandering the wilderness and wanting to end things, she encounters Sett, who asks her, “What is your desire? Wish for whatever you want.” Reunited, the pair searches for a way to fight destiny itself?! Watch them forge their own path away from cruel fate in the 12th volume of this royal fantasy tale!! less

We're getting an anime adaptation!! ? Winner of the 46th Kodansha Manga Award, Shojo Category!! The super-popular fantasy romance with over 1.9 million sold! Nina, the girl with the lapis lazuli-colored eyes, goes to Galgada disguised as the dead Priestess-Princess Alisha to be married in order to save Azure's life. But then, diplomatic relations between the countries are broken off, and Nina is convinced to return to Fortna by Azure, who is now king... moreWe're getting an anime adaptation!! ? Winner of the 46th Kodansha Manga Award, Shojo Category!! The super-popular fantasy romance with over 1.9 million sold! Nina, the girl with the lapis lazuli-colored eyes, goes to Galgada disguised as the dead Priestess-Princess Alisha to be married in order to save Azure's life. But then, diplomatic relations between the countries are broken off, and Nina is convinced to return to Fortna by Azure, who is now king. Azure considers how to free Nina from her role as “Alisha,” but things are turned upside down when the real Princess Alisha arrives, ending in Nina's banishment. In the depths of despair, Nina is saved by Sett, and she decides to find a way to fight against fate. Seeking clues about the “Star People,” her party heads for the quietly beautiful valley of “Elsforbia.” But all that awaits her there is harsh reality… Nina, Azure, Sett…their feelings clash, and the story takes an unexpected turn. Cut through cruel fate with your own hands in the thirteenth volume of this palatial fantasy series! less

In search of clues about the “Star People,” Nina and Sett went to the subtly and profoundly beautiful valley. There, they learn of Azure's dark determination. Nina is perplexed by the change that has overcome him, but she swears she will find the “real” Azure. Meanwhile, Sett, who has been watching over Nina for so long, begins to consider the meaning of his staying by her side?!