Book V: Climb Phoenix Ascendant begins 6 months after the end of Phoenix Book IV. Ranko and Akane have their own apartment, as both resume their academic careers. Ranko’s pursuit of music takes a huge leap forward, and Ranko and Akane further cement their relationship. But a secret Akane insists on keeping threatens to tear them apart.
Book VI: Glide The aftermath of Sneak threatens every aspect of Ranko and Akane’s lives together. The pressure on Ranko builds to the breaking point. Akane takes on new responsibilities. The Dapper Dragons’ discography grows, but at what cost? Ranko faces tough challenges navigating popular high school social life as a gay girl. The Phoenix clan adds two new girls to the family.
Book VII: Swoop Ranko’s promise to Akane has turned her world on its ear, and not entirely for the better. Ranko’s quest to undo the damage Sneak did continues. The All-Tokyo Cheerleading Invitational looms, and so does wedding planning! Ranko faces harassment at school and an impossible choice at her music studio, and Akane takes a drastic gamble to help her. Features four new original songs!
Book VIII: Plummet As preparations for her wedding launch into full swing, and her first album launches to great acclaim, ghosts from Ranko’s past threaten everything she and Akane have built and throw her deep into depression and self-doubt. She and her family must fight to protect her new life from her old one. What will survive after her past, present and future collide?
Book IX: Soar In the finale of Phoenix Ascendant, Ranko and Akane must navigate 3 families: Ranko’s Phoenix family, the Tendos, and Saotomes. Ranko and Nodoka have a battle of wills. Ranko’s second album and senior year of high school are under way, and it’s finally time for wedding bells! (Unless something goes wrong…) Either way, their lives will change forever!