There exists a certain tree at North High that isn't like any of the others. And there are two students at North High that know all too well why. Inspired by John Galsworthy's "The Japanese Quince".

Hua Minyah is the golden girl of Athan nobility - practically "perfect" in every way. So naturally, when an ancient faction resurfaces in the Athan court and Minyah is offered as a diplomatic gift, it seems things can only bid well. But as Minyah is soon to learn, having the fate of an entire race on her shoulders might not be like anything she's ever done before.