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The arrival of two Agents of Summer has created a political nightmare, and the Agents themselves have ultimately suffered the consequences. Thanks to rumors that they are cursed by the gods, Ruri and Ayame were forced to break off their engagements when a wolf appeared on Mount Ryugu. Not to be deterred, they have arrived on the sacred mountain to meet the Archer of Twilight and solve the mystery themselves—but the shadows around the wolf go deeper than they know. Meanwhile, the conflict among the conservative and progressive factions within the Towns rages on, and various ulterior motives are at play. Those involved in the unrest are all gathering in one place: Ruri's fiance Raicho Kimikage, Ayame's fiance Renri Rouo, and the Agents of the Four Seasons themselves. When the storm finally calms, will the twins be with their loves, or torn apart forever?

Yamato’s Agent of Autumn, Nadeshiko Iwaizuki, was enjoying spring with her beloved retainers: guard dog Hanakiri, head maid Miyabi Sanekazura, young aide Koyoi Shirahagi, and her first love and Guard, Rindo Azami. But their peaceful days are shattered by a request for a diplomatic meeting in a foreign overseas. Young Autumn accepts, but she has no idea the tangled web of intrigue that awaits her across the ocean…

Once upon a time, there was Winter. Winter was once the only season in the world-but such an existence was too lonely to bear, and so it created Spring to love. Before long, the earth wished for more time to rest in the cycle, and Summer and Autumn were born. The ones who carry the cycle are called the Agents of the Four Seasons. Hinagiku, the Agent of Spring, disappeared from this land ten years ago, taking the season of spring with her. Now, after incredible hardship, she has returned to restore the cycle to its proper state-and, as in the myth passed down since the dawn of time, she sends her love to Winter.

“Don’t Leave Me.”Sakura Himedaka is the Guard of Spring and loyal blade of the young goddess Hinagiku. She has chosen to take her revenge on those who kidnapped her beloved lady, as well as the ones who stood back and let it happen. She will one day die protecting Hinagiku, and she has abandoned any threat to her resolve—even her love for the man who once taught her so much. This battlefield is only for those with an iron will. Now the dance of spring can truly begin.

“I love your summer.”After the long-awaited return of the Agent of Spring, Hinagiku Kayo, and New Year’s surprise attack on Summer and Autumn, the Four Seasons have formed an unprecedented united front. While they successfully overcame many hardships, a new challenge has arisen. The Hazakura sisters have become the first dual Agents in history. Is this a good or bad omen? Summer has arrived, and the Agents’ story begins once more.

At first, there was only Winter. But this lonely existence was too much for them to bear, so Winter split off part of themself to bring forth spring. But the earth wished for Summer and Autumn as well, and with their creation marked the birth of the four seasons. The changing of seasons became the duty that fell upon humanity, and those tasked with the transition are known as “agents of the four seasons.” This is the bittersweet story of Hinagiku and Sakura— agent of spring, and her devoted bodyguard who set out on a journey to usher in Edo’s first spring in ten long years.

Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring is a manga adaptation of the hit light novel series Agents of the Four Seasons.

Hinagiku and Sakura are ambushed by insurgents while visiting the Summer Palace! Sakura, alongside Ruri and Ayame Hazakura-Agent and Guard of Summer-fight off the insurgents to protect the natural order and procession of seasons. But as the battle rages, more details about Hinagiku’s tragic past are revealed, painting spring with a heartbreaking melancholy.

The insurgents make their boldest move yet with a direct attack on the autumn villa and abscond with Nadeshiko, the Agent of Autumn! But the seasons press onward, a fact Lady Hinagiku is all too familiar with. As she continues to journey through Edo spreading her tide of spring, Winter follows close behind—hoping to catch a glimpse of the girl he was ripped from ten long years ago...