In this 2nd volume, Otogi meets more of the fairy tale characters with whom his ancestors, the Brothers Grimm, entered into a dark agreement. Otogi has to decide whether to bind the fairy tale people into a magical book, or give some of them a second chance. But he doesn't know who to trust, or who will betray him.

The action really picks up in this one, and many of the characters must go through a personal journey to determine what side they will be on in the upcoming fight. Everyone has their own schemes, and most of them are trying to use Otogi for their own ends, but his goodness and kindness wins him loyal friends.

Otogi wants to see the best in everyone, and he finds it hard to believe that anyone could be completely evil. He surprises everyone by being merciful and forgiving, even when he is badly wronged and has his enemies in his power. He's sarcastic and reserved, but he learns to open up to his friends in this book.

We get to see a little more of the history of Cinderella in this book, and some of the mysteries of the past are explained. I was thoroughly entertained by the plot, and interested in the characters!