Shojo stories aren’t for everyone, but I LOVE them. Most of my Shojo comes from Viz Media and I get very excited when I hear about a new series.

Stepping on Roses is a new Rinko Ueda release that comes to stores on April 6th.

Here is the summation of the story:
Poor Sumi Kitamura… Her irresponsible older brother Eisuke keeps bringing home orphans for her to take care of – even though they can barely afford their own basic needs! Just when Sumi’s financial problems become dire, wealthy Soichiro Ashida enters her life with a bizarre but intriguing proposition: he’ll provide her with the money she so desperately needs if she agrees to marry him. But can Sumi fool high society into thinking she’s a proper lady? Moreover, is it worth giving up everything for this sham of a marriage?

“Rinko Ueda captured the adoration of U.S. fans with her manga series, TAIL OF THE MOON, and this latest creation continues to show her skill as an artist and storyteller,” says Leyla Aker, Editorial Manager, VIZ Media. “STEPPING ON ROSES puts a new twist on a classic story, and readers will delight in this over-the-top romantic masquerade. We look forward to new and veteran manga fans discovering its fun story.”

I haven’t read this story yet and this plot line could either work or be kindof insulting. Or maybe that’s just cause I’m about to get married for real. Let me know what you think!