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The Black Devil and the White Prince
Yū Akahane moves to a dormitory room after her father's transfer from work. She is excited that she will live in the same dorm as Takumi Shirakawa, aka "White Prince." Yet, Haruto Kurosaki, aka "Black Devil", kisses her as punishment for going against him. It is Yū Akahane's first kiss. Since then, she becomes obedient to Haruto Kurosaki.
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Yū Akahane moves to a dormitory room after her father's transfer from work. She is excited that she will live in the same dorm as Takumi Shirakawa, aka "White Prince." Yet, Haruto Kurosaki, aka "Black Devil", kisses her as punishment for going against him. It is Yū Akahane's first kiss. Since then, she becomes obedient to Haruto Kurosaki.
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Genre:Comedy, Romance
Written By:Yuko Matsuda
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Runtime:93 minutes
Studio:Nippon Television Network Corporation, VAP, Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures, Kodansha, Nikkatsu Corporation, AOI Pro., Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, Chukyo TV Broadcasting Company, Sapporo Television Broadcasting Company, Fukuoka Broadcasting System
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