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Pavane for a Dead Girl

“Nanao defies her father to learn violin and meet a prodigy with a secret mission at an elite academy.”

Pavane for a Dead Girl

7.16
7,152 rank · 1,125 readers · 11 favorites
Shounen Music Fantasy Romance
2008 - Present · Manga
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Nanao defies her father to learn violin and meet a prodigy with a secret mission at an elite academy.

During a field trip to the imperial capital, Tokyo, Kaga Nanao overhears the beautiful melody of a violin and immediately becomes captivated by it. In order to meet the mystery violinist, Nanao learns the violin and defies her father's wishes by attending the Marianne Music Academy for girls in Tokyo. Upon arriving at the school, Nanao comes across her mystery violinist who turns out to be Sagami Takenomaru, the violin prodigy and adopted son of the famous violinist, Sagami Chougo-sensei. However, Takenomaru isn't just a regular person, he's determined to complete a mission and fulfill a contract... (Source: Syuura)

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  • Published Jul 2008 – ongoing
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