The title Shin Shirayuki Hime Densetsu Pretear translates as "New Legend of Snow White Pretear." The tale is what distinguishes Pretear. It's a magical girl show, but it's a mix of Cinderella, Snow White, and bishounen! There are several fairy tale connections in this anime series. Himeno sees a little kid on her way to school who invites her to take his hand in hers. When she does, she faints and awakens to find herself looking up at a dark-haired bishounen! Hayate, one of the Earth's seven knights, turns out to be the bishounen who helps her resurrect. They were hunting for Shin Shirayuki Hime Densetsu Pretear (the fabled magical girl who can assist them in saving the world).