Tamaki Otoya is the sole surviving member of an ancient lineage of summoners charged with protecting humanity from evil forces. Despite the weight of his summoner duties, Tamaki draws strength from his unbreakable bond with childhood friend Asahi. However, when Asahi's friend is revealed to be demon-possessed, Tamaki awakens to his destiny as the chosen exorcist of tormented human souls. In this poignant narrative of ill-fated lovers bound by a potentially ruinous duty, Fruits Basket creator Natsuki Takaya explores themes of love, loss, and the redeeming nature of forgiveness.