花とゆめ
is a Japanese manga series by Kaori Yuki. It debuted in the January 1999 issue of the "shōjo" (targeted towards girls) manga magazine "Melody", before being transferred to "Hana to Yume Step", "Hana to Yume", and finally "Bessatsu Hana to Yume", where it concluded in the September 2007 issue. The sixteen chapters were compiled into four bound volumes by Hakusensha, and were published from June 2004 to December 2007. The series follows Ludwig, a self-centered, flamboyant prince, as he travels with his loyal, soft-hearted valet in search of a bride.