by Oy Vey·Translated by Novel AI Studio
Naive best friends Mariett and Tama, driven by a yearning to discover hidden wonders, stumble upon a mysterious circus in the modern world of Ponia. They believe a legendary "hidden gem" lies within its depths, a relic capable of revealing true identities or forgotten histories. Armed with only their innocent charm and an uncanny knack for uncovering overlooked details, they clumsily infiltrate the troupe. But their amateur investigation quickly goes awry. Discovered and ambushed, they awaken bound and gagged, confused yet strangely calm, held captive by shadowy figures who seem to know far more about the "gem" than they let on. Now, stripped of their freedom, Mariett and Tama must navigate a perilous game of cat and mouse within the circus's dark underbelly, where every performer hides a secret and the "gem" holds a power they barely comprehend. Their quest for discovery has become a desperate fight for survival, forcing them to confront the true cost of their youthful idealism in a world far more dangerous than they imagined.
