Two Flowers for the Dragon, Volume 1

Two Flowers for the Dragon, Volume 1 is a fantasy manga and romance graphic novel centered on Shakuya, the teenage heir to the Dragon Clan. Shakuya finds herself caught between two suitors after a long lost fiancé mysteriously returns to challenge her second betrothed. To resolve the conflict, her mother implements a trial where Shakuya will marry the man she loves most after one year.

This volume of the series utilizes magic tattoos on Shakuya's hands to track her growing feelings for each man. As a member of the Dragon Clan, Shakuya struggles with her emotions, as her frustration triggers a transformation into a fearsome dragon. This east asian style comic blends elements of teenage fiction and fantasy to explore the complex man-woman relationships and romantic tensions surrounding the young protagonist.