is a manga series created by Aya Shouoto. The manga was published by Kadokawa Shoten

Kadokawa Shoten

is a well-known Japanese publishing company based in Tokyo, Japan. Kadokawa has published both manga novels and magazines, such as Newtype magazine...

 and serialized in Monthly Asuka

Monthly Asuka

is a monthly Japanese shōjo manga magazine published by Kadokawa Shoten, aimed at teenage girls. Much like its sibling publication Shōnen Ace, it places some emphasis on anime tie-ins and spinoffs...

 magazine on June 24, 2008.

Story

Most girls are crazy about jewelry, but not Anise Yamamoto. Not since her father gave her a rose choker as a child, claiming it was a protective amulet which would safeguard her from harm; however, if she ever took it off (a feat easier said than done!), she would be afflicted by a “punishment” of some sort. Not like it matters to her though, since the attention it attracts around school from faculty and students alike isn’t something she’s particularly fond of.

But after a certain incident causes the choker to disappear, she realizes that this punishment her father spoke of might have been a bit more than she bargained for!

Characters

Voiced by Aya Hirano

Aya Hirano

from Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, is a Japanese voice actress and J-pop singer who has had roles in several anime, visual novels, and TV commercials in Japan. She was contracted to Space Craft Produce, a branch of the Space Craft Group, for her voice acting career, and for her singing career,...

 (Drama CD)

A cheerful character who always wore a rose choker which her father gave her. He told her that if she ever took it off, she would be punished. Anise was unable to take it off until it disappeared after Ninufa, a bat-like-creature, bowled her over. After Ninufa scurried away, Anise found that she was holding a Red card. She ignores the fact and runs after Ninufa to get her choker back when a monster attacks. Itsushi-sensei, the librarian, tells her that she must kiss the card she was holding. When she does so, Kaede appears out of the card calling her "master". Anís becomes the Dominion, able to summon any of the four rose knights. However, whenever the knights use their power, they drain the life force from her blood. This causes Anise to believe that becoming the Dominion is her punishment for losing her choker. Although the choker she was wearing only brought Anís in the center of attention, for fear of her father's punishment she begins searching for it with the help of her Rose Knights. Apparently one of her special powers as a Dominion as that she is able to call forth a black whip-like rope filled with thorns to used to beat them into submission, or to collar them (much to the delight of the black and white roses).

Voiced by Yuichi Nakamura (Drama CD)

Kaede is the Knight of the Red Rose. At first, he didn't seem to like Anís as he had a grudge against her beating him in the sports festival. He lives in a temple where he has been training since he was a child. Soon he shows that, in reality, he cares deeply for Anís, telling her "whether or not you were the Dominia, I would still..." (implying that he would still protect her). Kaede was also a childhood friend of Seiran and was the most angered as he learned the Blue Rose's destiny as a sacrifice to the seal. He is also called as "mutt" or "dog" by the White and Black Rose. As the series progresses, Kaede shows that he is easily jealous and angered when one of the other knights gets too close to Anise - even Seiran. He is also the only one being called against his will by Anís and also the only one who says foolish words as comfort to her. Kaede also has a bad relationship with the Yellow Rose because of what happened two hundred years ago when the Red Rose became the "True Rose" of the Dominion, which earned the Yellow Rose's jealousy.

Voiced by Kenjirou Tsuda (Drama CD)

Mutsuki is the Black Rose and has a very dark aura around him. He hardly talks to anyone and is reluctant to accept Anís as his master, referring to her as a wench, and a missy. He likes the darkness and says that he is not a human, but a "dark stalker", which has the power to commune with nature and live longer than humans. Other abilities besides flying are unknown. He has "search and seizure" specialties; strings that are controlled by him appear from his fingers and he has an acute sense of smell and perception. He says that he spent many years in solitary slumber, waiting for his master to arrive/resurrect. According to rumors, he puts curses on people and is the head of delinquents. It is implied that he is a masochist when he seems satisfied when Anís smacks him around, and seems jealous of the White Rose when he gets collared by the rose whip. Mutsuki also shows to possibly have feelings for Anis. In chapter 11, he uses his string to keep the Red Rose away from Anís. Despite his brooding demeanor, he also reveals to have forgotten his past and is thereby the last of his race. It is also said that he is "owned" by the White Rose's family. He specializes in investigation and has a mass knowledge of dark magic, due to his unknown past. He has an older brother, Yocteau, who is the Grey Rose - one the "Fake Knights". Mutsuki killed him when his brother lost his sanity when the Devil's seal broke. Mutsuki fights his enemies through his dark strings which are invisible to the naked eye.

Voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya

Hiroshi Kamiya

is a Japanese voice actor who works for Aoni Production. He is best known for being the voice of Nozomu Itoshiki from Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei and Tieria Erde from Mobile Suit Gundam 00. He won "Best Lead Actor" and "Best Personality" at the Third Seiyu Awards, and "Best Supporting Actor" at the...

 (Drama CD)

Tenjou is very handsome and embarrassingly devoted to his duties as a Rhode knight as the white rose, and to Anís - which embarrasses her - which makes her the envy of all the other girls in school. He seems deeply popular among men as well - much to Anís' mortification. His special skill lies in healing. It is heavily implied that he's very much a masochist, even going as far as to provoke Anís into slapping him and turning her thorn whip into a collar to drag him to do her bidding. ("I couldn't ask for a better Master, really... Beating me on top of tying a collar around my neck... OH Lady Anís, truly is amazing.") Mitsuru also likes Anís a lot. He even said to Kaede "One day Anís will be mine". Even though he said he was only joking, the serious look in his eyes makes Kaede feel worried.

Voiced by Jun Fukuyama

Jun Fukuyama

is a voice actor. He was previously represented by Aoni Production and Production Baobab, and is now represented by . In 2007, he won the first Seiyu Awards for the best actor in leading role as Lelouch Lamperouge in Code Geass...

 (Drama CD)

Seiran is the Knight of the Blue Rose and is not often at school because he is mostly sick. When he is sick, Seiran stays by himself inside the greenhouse filled with roses. Ironically, his illness may be an allergic reaction to roses, as he appears fine when he isn't around them. He specializes in "Alchemy" or "science". He is also very cute, cute enough to be a girl. He is the sacrificial rose that was made in the past to help seal the Devil's Seal. His memories and Kaede's memories about him are not real, so he plans to use his body to restore the seal. In chapter 11, he is saved from the seal. His rose is not found in nature, because they replace the Yellow Rose with the Blue Rose. But even so he cares a lot about Anís. Once he asks her if she would accept his love and when she does not get what he says, he changes the subject about the love potion thinking it might be too soon.

Narumi Itsushi
Voiced by Takahiro Mizushima

Takahiro Mizushima

is a Japanese seiyū. He is affiliated with Production baobab. When voicing adult games, he is known as .-TV Anime:Lead roles in bold.* Adam * Amezo * Billy * Bob...

 (Drama CD)

The most knowledgeable authority on the "Rosette Contracts" which bind the dominion with her Rhode Knights. Teacher of Classics.

Ninufa
Voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto

Nobuhiko Okamoto

is a male Japanese seiyū from Tokyo, Japan. He won the Best New Actor Award on Third seiyuu awards and Best Supporting Actor Award on Fifth seiyuu awards.-TV Anime:2006*Welcome to the N.H.K. as Colleague ; Male student...

 (Drama CD)

The Guardian Beast, has safeguard the cards ever since the formation of the contracts.

Shwartz Yamamoto
Voiced by Ken Narita

Ken Narita

' is a Japanese seiyū and actor from Saitama Prefecture. His real name is '. He is currently a freelancer.He is best known for his roles in Chō Tokkyū Hikarian , InuYasha , the Angelique series , Code Geass , Le Chevalier D'Eon , and Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Strikers ' (May 18, 1964 - ) is a...

 (Drama CD)

Anise's father, apparently gave her choker to protect her from begin found out to be a dominion to the society and the knights.

Haruto Kisugi
Voiced by Mamoru Miyano

Mamoru Miyano

is a Japanese voice actor, actor, and singer from Saitama. He is best known for his roles on Ouran High School Host Club, Death Note, Mobile Suit Gundam 00, and Kōtetsu Sangokushi. At the 2007 Seiyu Awards he was nominated for two awards for his role as Light Yagami in Death Note, and in 2008, he...

(Drama CD)

The Knight of the Yellow Rose. He is Anise's childhood friend .He first appeared in chapter 6. He transferred to Anise's school when folks told him that she was there. Shortly after, he begins attacking the other knights out of anger and jealousy, especially towards Kaede.

Suzumura Idel : The Fake Knight Orange Rose. Member of a group called "Rhodecia". He is able to use his voice as a weapon. He used his powers on kaede in their physical test, but of course they did not knew who they were until later chapters.

Hasuzaki Yakoh : The Fake Knight Lime Rose. Member of a group called "Rhodecia". He specializes in manipulating fragrance to hypnotize.

Yocteau : Mutsuki's older brother despite physically looking like a young child. The reason for this is because he was resurrected from just an eyeball. He possess the power to summon strong demons, but they turn to dust because strain on Yocteau's body is too much. Since his resurrection Yocteau is emotionally unstable and obessessed with his younger brother. In chapter 29 Yocteau crashes a ball for student councils (that Mutsuki, Anis, Kaede, and Seiran were also attending) and causes a blackout which allows Mutsuki a chance to be alone with Anis. After Mutsuki is rejected by Anis Yocteau offers Mutsuki a collar that will free him from "the thorns of her (Anis's) commands."
the reason why mutsuki killed yocteaue is later revealed in the ff. chapters, where mutsuki grew attached to anis.