鯉恋譚 (KOIKOI-TAN)

Koiya Mizuki has lived her life in the shadow of duty. Groomed from the early age as the successor to the Land of Fire's Gaikokan by her father, she has mastered diplomacy, strategy, and leadership-at the cost of her own childhood. In the aftermath of Fourt Great Ninja War, she embarks on her first major diplomatic mission to Sunagakure, become a substitute for his father who suddenly fell ill. Her task: to forge stronger ties between the Land of Fire and the Land of Wind under the guidance of Kazekage Gaara, a man as enigmatic as the desert itself.

Meanwhile, Mizuki's personal protector, Takuma Aokawa, watches her with a quiet devotion. While his role demands professionalism, his growing feelings for Mizuki complicate his judgment, especially as he notices her lingering gazes toward the Kazekage.

Caught between loyalty, duty, and the whispers of her own heart, Mizuki must navigate a labyrinth of political intrigue and unspoken feelings. As secrets unravel and choices loom, the line between ally and rival blurs. In a world where every action carries weight, will Mizuki's koi-like perseverance lead her to triumph-or to heartbreak?