Spell of Desire, Volume 1, Paperback

Kaoruko Mochizuki runs an herb shop in a small seaside town. One day, a mysterious man dressed in black named Kaname Hibiki enters her shop and reveals that Kaoruko is actually a witch. And what's more, Kaoruko needs Kaname to help control her awakening power

Among the shocking news that Kaname imparts is that Kaoruko's mother is still alive and has entrusted Kaoruko with the immense power of the Witch Queen. As long as Kaoruko has that power, she will be the target of humans and demonic spirits alike. Kaname claims to be a "knight" that protects witches, but then he steals a kiss from Kaoruko...

Tomu Ohmi debuted in 2000 with the supernatural Josei manga Kindan no Koi wo Shiyou. She is the creator of Midnight Secretary, available in North America, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand from Viz Media.