In a town where people live surrounded by books, there is a library overflowing with endless tomes--the Mikurakan. Its founder was Mifuyu's great-grandfather, and her father is its manager...but Mifuyu herself hates books. One day, a collection of books is stolen, and a mysterious message is left behind. "Whoever steals this book shall be pursued by the flag of magical realism." Thus, the town begins to shift into something out of a tale...and Mifuyu realizes she must venture into the worlds of stories to save her home!
Descended from a long line of book collectors, high school student Mifuyu is surrounded by books in every aspect of her life. Her great-grandfather established the famous Mikura Hall, a library in the heart of town, and even the townspeople are all avid readers. There's just one problem--Mifuyu hates books! But when a thief in Mikura Hall triggers an ancient curse, she's left with no choice but to reclaim the stolen books herself...by entering the very stories she despises! With the help of the mysterious Mashiro, will she be able to restore her great-grandfather's collection and save her town from a magical doom?