"First published in Japan in 2004 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo"--Title page verso.
"100% authentic manga"--Colophon.
"This book is printed "manga-style," in the authentic Japanese right-to-left format"--Colophon.
Summary
Kazune learns Kirika's secret! Karin is determined to protect Kirika all the same. but is that wise? Then Himeka opens up about her past and shows Karin a picture of her family-- a picture that is eerily familiar to Karin, and causes her to see Kazune-kun in a whole new light!