Eight words describe the feelings of Youtarou Hanabusa: "I just want to live a normal life:" Unfortunately for him, as a member of the Knights of the World, his training in this ancient and international order has left him with a condition he calls "White Knight Syndrome:" This condition causes Youtarou to instinctively act heroically and chivalrously whenever he encounters someone in danger: To protect his identity in such embarrassing moments, he carries a mask with him at all times: Then one day, he saves the life of Makio Kidouin, the young daughter of an elite and affluent family: Little does he know that this singular act of heroism will change his life forever: Soon, he is simultaneously blessed with a life in the lap of luxury and cursed with one of abnormality, for his new friend Makio lives a life far removed from the everyday: Between coping with the hijinks of six:year:old Makio, and dealing with a cast of odd friends and scheming enemies, Youtarou must protect his new friend while keeping his identity hidden as the masked hero Knight Lancer: