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Because of a mysterious earring, Yumemi a young japanese student, becomes involved in a mysterious story. She must go to Germany, where she learns that the spirit of an evil prince is haunting her earring...
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Fans who liked Ruri-iro Princess tend to recommend Moonlight Pierce, Fruits Basket: The Final Season, Kamisama Hajimemashita: Kako-hen the most. If you're into Romance and Shoujo, any of these are a solid pick.
Ruri-iro Princess has a 5.57 on MAL from 946 ratings. Scores are mixed, but plenty of fans swear by it. Worth trying if the premise sounds interesting.
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