Title: がぁ～でぃあん Hearts (Guardian Hearts) Vol. 6
Artist/Author: 天津冴 (Sae Amatsu)
Book Size/Pages: B-6, 180pp., w/furigana
Original Serialization: Monthly Shonen Ace 12/03-5/04
First Printing: 6/1/03
Rating: 3/4

I didn't realize this volume was already out as I only finished vol. 5 not too long ago. The stories aren't spectacular, but it's easy to follow. They seem to be starting a new story arc (and finishes with a cliffhanger!) in this volume, so it'll be interesting to see what's next. There's supposed to be the second OVA series coming out, but I'm not that interested in this series to watch the anime.

There's a bonus chapter with manga the author did previously as well as the usual letter from the author on the back cover.

38. 忍びの追っ手、紅の綾　参上！ (Shinobi Pursuer, Crimson Aya Visits!): 紅の綾 (Crimson Aya) appears and Kazuya takes her in to his crowded house. She comes from the same village as Maya and used to be her childhood friend. She has the task of finding the other outcast from her villiage, Shizu (former leader of BURN). She hears about Maya having been kissed and seen naked by Kazuya and gives her blessings, despite Maya's and Hina's objection. Soon after, they're terrorized by the nameless pirate, who is after their weapons. Shizu also appears. Aya joins power with Maya and defeat the two enemies.

39. 海賊会議は伊達じゃない (Isn't the Pirate Meeting Showy): A short chapter where the pirate comes up with a name for herself, ラミエル (Ramielle).

40. 同じシマで二つの組織はいらんのや (No Need For Two Factions on the Same Island): Ramielle gets on Kurusu's case about how there can't be two theives running around. Kurusu convinces her that she's no competition and only steals clothing. Ramielle then goes after Princess Satsuki (introduced last volume), but her servant saves the day. After Ramielle is defeated, Hina, as a Guardian Heart, comes around not knowing that there was fighting.

41. 恋に生きて、掟に死ぬの (Live By Love, Die By Law): Another short chapter where Aya tries to clear the path for Maya and Kazuya by getting rid of the other girls in the house. She doesn't get very far in her plans.

42. 抑えきれない気持ちを (Inextinguishable Feelings): It's Hina's birthday and she asks for a date with Kazuya. They enjoy their day, but of course, some other girls are following. Hina tells Kazuya about her mom, and the fact that she never knew her as she went missing in battle shortly after giving birth. That evening, they kiss and Princess Satsuki sees their embrace.

43. ネコは大切に (Take Care of the Cat): Short chapter where Daisy explains why she likes bathing, but can't stand the water (as all cats do).

44. 覚醒、ガッーツの宿敵ソウド現る！ (Awakening, The Old Enemy of Gattsu Appears): The Princess asks why Kazuya likes Hina and leaves dejected. Meanwhile, Ramielle tells Shizu that a powerful leader, even more powerful than the Guardian Hearts, is going to appear. When she confronts Kazuya and gang, Princess transforms into that powerful entity and is now ソウドチェーンド (Chendo Sood (?)).

45. 戦慄、大切な人が最大な敵に (Shudder, The Most Important Person Becomes the Greatest Enemy): Hina remembers back to when Len told her about why the Gattsu are archenemies of the Sood. The Sood are a race that can't reproduce, so they become parasites in some other host and when the time is right, they transform into Sood. Chendo tells Hina that her previous self was always suffering as she couldn't be with Kazuya. Hina transforms into Guardian Hearts, finally revealing the secret to everyone. However, it's too late as Chendo has kissed Kazuya and Kazuya has become a Sood himself. As they're leaving, she says that Maya, Kurusu, Chelsea, and Kotono all have Sood in them. Hina feels left out as she's the only pure-blood. The other girls say that they'll never become Sood, but Maya, who can emphasize with Princess, departs and leaves a note behind saying she's sorry.

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