Arata Natsume works at a child guidance center, is in his thirties and single with no plans for marriage. But one day, he receives a request from the child he was in charge of, Takuto, to "meet the criminal who killed his father". That serial killer is Shinagawa Shinju, also known as the "Shinagawa Pierrot". (Source: Shogakukan, translated)
Selena’s whole world is turned upside down when Sienna, the daughter of a maid, suddenly claims that she’s the real daughter of Count Estarion. Sienna remembers everything about Selena’s childhood, making everyone believe that she’s the real daughter. Her once supportive brother and father, who are everything to her, turn cold and kick her out of the house. Even her close friend and fiance turn their backs on her. With nowhere to go, she is saved by the only person who treats with her kindness, Eideun Calypso, a war hero who was once a lowly slave. He asks Selena to be his private tutor and teach him high society etiquette. Why is Eideun being so generous to her? Will Selena be able to find out the truth about her identity? Will she take revenge on those who betrayed her trust? This series contains strong themes and graphic depictions of abuse.
When infamous mercenary Leopold Gregory gets falsely accused of murdering Hareid Bakadi, the last thing he expects is to wind up working for the dead man’s wife, Hena! He uses a fake name to further avoid detection and even winds up getting close to Hena’s son, Daniel. Leo intends to figure out who framed him, but along the way, he finds himself drawn to the mysterious lady of the house who still has no idea he’s a suspect in her husband’s murder. Will his search for the truth end up ruining what he’s built with Hena and Daniel?
