1 00:01:39,725 --> 00:01:44,685 Episode 14 2 00:01:39,725 --> 00:01:44,685 Shadow of the Moon, the Sea of Shadow, Interlude 3 00:01:50,705 --> 00:01:54,735 Tentei once destroyed everything in the world... 4 00:01:54,875 --> 00:01:58,175 ...and created thirteen new lands. 5 00:01:58,515 --> 00:02:02,245 At the center of the world are the Koukai and Mt. Hou... 6 00:02:02,355 --> 00:02:04,345 ...which are entrusted to Seioubo. 7 00:02:04,485 --> 00:02:06,755 The twelve rulers were placed in the twelve lands... 8 00:02:06,855 --> 00:02:09,015 ...and each ruler was granted a branch. 9 00:02:09,595 --> 00:02:14,295 A snake was coiled around each branch, and they lifted up the sky. 10 00:02:15,705 --> 00:02:18,105 Each branch also had three fruit growing on it... 11 00:02:18,235 --> 00:02:23,505 ...and the fruit fell and created the thrones, the kingdoms, and the lands. 12 00:02:23,945 --> 00:02:26,435 And the branch became a pen. 13 00:02:26,915 --> 00:02:30,075 That's how this world was created, according to legend. 14 00:02:30,815 --> 00:02:34,115 The land sustains the people, the kingdom sustains the law... 15 00:02:34,255 --> 00:02:38,785 ...the pen gives rise to history and the throne symbolizes the virtue... 16 00:02:38,925 --> 00:02:41,415 ...which is embodied in the Kirin. 17 00:02:42,365 --> 00:02:45,355 There are twelve kingdoms, twelve rulers... 18 00:02:45,595 --> 00:02:47,755 ...and twelve Kirin in the world. 19 00:02:48,535 --> 00:02:51,405 Youko, you are one of the rulers. 20 00:02:51,765 --> 00:02:54,165 And my Kirin is Keiki. 21 00:02:54,805 --> 00:02:58,295 Rakushun 22 00:02:54,975 --> 00:02:57,035 A Kirin chooses the ruler of a kingdom. 23 00:02:57,175 --> 00:03:01,135 If Keiki chooses you, it means you are the Queen of Kei. 24 00:02:59,075 --> 00:03:02,775 Youko Nakajima 25 00:02:59,075 --> 00:03:02,775 Queen Kei 26 00:03:02,185 --> 00:03:05,985 That day, he showed up in my school... 27 00:03:06,115 --> 00:03:08,105 ...and he pledged his loyalty to me. 28 00:03:25,505 --> 00:03:27,305 W-Who are you? 29 00:03:27,435 --> 00:03:30,835 I have been searching for you. 30 00:03:31,805 --> 00:03:33,035 W-What? 31 00:03:33,545 --> 00:03:35,205 D-Don't come closer. 32 00:03:35,445 --> 00:03:37,475 I've never seen you before! 33 00:03:38,615 --> 00:03:40,015 There is no mistake. 34 00:03:40,115 --> 00:03:41,085 It is you. 35 00:03:41,715 --> 00:03:43,185 You've got the wrong person! 36 00:03:43,325 --> 00:03:44,615 How stubborn! 37 00:03:45,325 --> 00:03:48,695 I swear never to desert my post before your throne. 38 00:03:48,895 --> 00:03:50,585 W-What? 39 00:03:51,025 --> 00:03:52,255 Accept it. 40 00:03:52,435 --> 00:03:54,195 A-Accept? 41 00:03:54,635 --> 00:03:56,725 If you value your life... 42 00:03:56,965 --> 00:03:58,525 ...please accept my protection. 43 00:03:59,135 --> 00:04:00,865 W-What? 44 00:04:01,105 --> 00:04:02,335 Now, quickly. 45 00:04:03,975 --> 00:04:05,875 l-I accept... 46 00:04:06,175 --> 00:04:09,045 A Kirin is a noble creature. 47 00:04:09,145 --> 00:04:11,085 Loyal creature of nobility and reverence 48 00:04:12,045 --> 00:04:16,885 A Kirin obeys only its ruler and never prostrates itself to anyone else. 49 00:04:17,125 --> 00:04:18,815 What is a Kirin exactly? 50 00:04:18,925 --> 00:04:20,855 Kirin 51 00:04:21,525 --> 00:04:23,895 Youjyuu and Youma live in the Koukai. 52 00:04:23,995 --> 00:04:26,825 The purpose of those beasts is beyond reason... 53 00:04:27,065 --> 00:04:29,585 ...but a Kirin is different from them. 54 00:04:30,105 --> 00:04:35,035 A Kirin is a holy creature, and only twelve of them exist in this world. 55 00:04:35,205 --> 00:04:39,605 They can assume human shape and possess many mysterious powers. 56 00:04:40,245 --> 00:04:44,205 They are also the only ones who can recognize the rulers of their kingdoms. 57 00:04:48,885 --> 00:04:51,415 When the Kirin's master makes bad judgments... 58 00:04:51,555 --> 00:04:54,045 ...the Kirin gets a sickness called Shitsudou. 59 00:04:54,155 --> 00:04:56,095 The disease of Shitsudou 60 00:05:01,295 --> 00:05:04,925 Until the next Kirin is born and chooses a new ruler... 61 00:05:05,035 --> 00:05:07,595 ...the kingdom remains without a Kirin or a ruler. 62 00:05:10,445 --> 00:05:12,705 Keiki 63 00:05:11,205 --> 00:05:13,005 A male Kirin is called "Ki"... 64 00:05:14,075 --> 00:05:16,375 And a female Kirin is called "Rin." 65 00:05:14,215 --> 00:05:16,275 Kourin 66 00:05:16,885 --> 00:05:18,885 Their official title is Saiho. 67 00:05:17,015 --> 00:05:20,785 Saiho 68 00:05:19,085 --> 00:05:24,715 However, out of respect and awe, they are usually called the Taiho. 69 00:05:21,085 --> 00:05:24,715 Taiho 70 00:05:25,185 --> 00:05:30,185 I remember King En explained why a Kirin chooses its master... 71 00:05:30,895 --> 00:05:32,525 Youko, sit down. 72 00:05:33,195 --> 00:05:34,025 I just... 73 00:05:34,495 --> 00:05:39,495 Sit down, I need to explain something to you. 74 00:05:40,105 --> 00:05:43,635 So Nakajima was the daughter of a king? 75 00:05:43,775 --> 00:05:47,835 No, Tentei gives the order through a holy creature called a Kirin. 76 00:05:48,775 --> 00:05:54,185 Only the Kirin will recognize the true ruler. 77 00:05:54,485 --> 00:05:56,685 The Kirin is to choose a... 78 00:05:57,085 --> 00:06:00,185 ...wise ruler who won't oppress people... 79 00:06:00,425 --> 00:06:04,415 ...will keep the kingdom safe, and will help farmers to keep peace through the land. 80 00:06:05,065 --> 00:06:08,825 However, no reign lasts forever in the world we come from. 81 00:06:09,205 --> 00:06:11,565 Do you know why? 82 00:06:12,035 --> 00:06:13,695 Because a king eventually dies... 83 00:06:13,835 --> 00:06:16,465 ...and his heir isn't always fit to be a king. 84 00:06:16,605 --> 00:06:21,515 In this world, if you become a ruler, you'll be given eternal life. 85 00:06:22,145 --> 00:06:26,645 You don't inherit the throne, the Kirin chooses a ruler instead. 86 00:06:27,115 --> 00:06:30,645 And the Heavens will keep an eye on the rulers. 87 00:06:31,255 --> 00:06:35,455 The Taiho always tells the ruler to be just and compassionate... 88 00:06:35,695 --> 00:06:39,185 ...asking the ruler to forgive criminals, decrease taxes... 89 00:06:39,335 --> 00:06:41,385 ...care for the people and things like that. 90 00:06:42,065 --> 00:06:44,865 But you can't govern a kingdom like that. 91 00:06:45,035 --> 00:06:48,595 Sometimes you just have to ignore him and do something ruthless. 92 00:06:48,705 --> 00:06:52,405 However, a Kirin must obey the orders of its master. 93 00:06:52,545 --> 00:06:54,405 No matter how wrong the order is. 94 00:06:54,545 --> 00:06:58,535 So you can do anything if you are chosen to be the ruler? 95 00:06:58,685 --> 00:07:02,845 Yes, you can even abandon your people and go back to your world. 96 00:07:02,985 --> 00:07:04,045 Abandon my people? 97 00:07:04,385 --> 00:07:06,215 There's nothing a ruler cannot do. 98 00:07:06,355 --> 00:07:08,555 You can go home if you want. 99 00:07:08,695 --> 00:07:11,755 But the Heavens created the Kirin the way they are... 100 00:07:11,895 --> 00:07:17,095 ...so that the kingdoms will be ruled justly and with compassion. 101 00:07:17,235 --> 00:07:22,195 If you disregard the Kirin's advice, you'll eventually foil Heavens' mission. 102 00:07:22,605 --> 00:07:24,905 But if you keep making bad judgments, your Kirin will die. 103 00:07:25,045 --> 00:07:26,605 And if the Kirin dies, so does the ruler. 104 00:07:26,975 --> 00:07:29,275 But you said you're given eternal life... 105 00:07:29,545 --> 00:07:33,815 That's right, but I'll still die if I get beheaded or my body is cut in half. 106 00:07:33,955 --> 00:07:37,645 And since the Kirin chose the king, the king will die if the Kirin dies. 107 00:07:38,155 --> 00:07:41,885 But if the ruler dies first, the Kirin doesn't necessarily die. 108 00:07:42,025 --> 00:07:43,355 Keiki is the example. 109 00:07:43,625 --> 00:07:44,995 Keiki... 110 00:07:47,165 --> 00:07:50,095 You were chosen by Keiki. 111 00:07:50,535 --> 00:07:55,135 You still have to go to Mt. Hou to be crowned officially, but... 112 00:07:55,275 --> 00:07:58,405 ...the Heavens have already made the decision, you are Queen Kei. 113 00:07:58,575 --> 00:08:01,015 Nothing can change that. 114 00:08:03,485 --> 00:08:07,785 This is the center of the world, it is the land where Shinsen live. 115 00:08:07,885 --> 00:08:09,815 Shinsen 116 00:08:10,855 --> 00:08:12,185 I thought it was just a myth. 117 00:08:12,285 --> 00:08:16,815 I still think so, but it is a fact that Kirin are born on Mt. Hou. 118 00:08:17,125 --> 00:08:19,565 People say that the Kirin's Ranka grows on Mt. Hou. 119 00:08:19,665 --> 00:08:21,525 Ranka 120 00:08:22,365 --> 00:08:26,325 That's right, in this world, people are born from the fruit shaped like an egg. 121 00:08:26,505 --> 00:08:30,495 I can't even imagine how a baby is born from a woman's belly. 122 00:08:32,875 --> 00:08:36,405 There is the Riboku in the village and the Yaboku in the field. 123 00:08:34,275 --> 00:08:36,005 Yaboku 124 00:08:36,545 --> 00:08:38,175 I heard there are also trees... 125 00:08:37,045 --> 00:08:39,985 Riboku 126 00:08:38,315 --> 00:08:41,715 ...that only the rulers can make a wish on in the Royal Palaces. 127 00:08:42,355 --> 00:08:45,445 Animals and plants are also born from the Ranka. 128 00:08:45,855 --> 00:08:50,025 When a married couple wants a child, they tie a... 129 00:08:50,125 --> 00:08:52,155 ...ribbon to the branch on the Riboku. 130 00:08:52,995 --> 00:08:57,955 And when Tentei grants their wish, the branch will bear fruit. 131 00:09:00,575 --> 00:09:03,905 When a Kirin grows up, people from the Kirin's kingdom take a trip... 132 00:09:04,045 --> 00:09:06,505 ...called a Shouzan to Mt. Hou to see if they are the next ruler. 133 00:09:06,615 --> 00:09:08,515 Shouzan 134 00:09:09,315 --> 00:09:12,615 But sometimes the ruler isn't among them. 135 00:09:13,315 --> 00:09:16,375 I was in Japan, so I didn't know about the Shouzan. 136 00:09:16,555 --> 00:09:19,075 That's why the Kei Taiho crossed the Kyokai... 137 00:09:19,195 --> 00:09:22,625 ...to the land called Hourai, in the search of the new ruler. 138 00:09:23,425 --> 00:09:25,055 Hourai 139 00:09:25,495 --> 00:09:26,825 Wa 140 00:09:27,235 --> 00:09:28,995 Japan 141 00:09:29,665 --> 00:09:34,035 Why are the different characters, Kei, used for... 142 00:09:31,705 --> 00:09:33,195 The Kingdom of Kei 143 00:09:33,635 --> 00:09:34,465 Kei 144 00:09:34,135 --> 00:09:37,005 ...the kingdom and for my name and the Kirin's? 145 00:09:34,635 --> 00:09:36,005 Keiki Queen Kei 146 00:09:36,705 --> 00:09:38,835 Kokushi Kei 147 00:09:37,145 --> 00:09:38,695 Because that is your Kokushi. 148 00:09:39,375 --> 00:09:42,815 It is given to each ruler and Kirin by the Heavens. 149 00:09:42,315 --> 00:09:43,505 The Kingdom of Kou 150 00:09:43,185 --> 00:09:46,345 I'm from the Kingdom of Kou, so my kingdom's Kokushi is Kou. 151 00:09:45,045 --> 00:09:47,045 Kokushi Kou 152 00:09:49,325 --> 00:09:50,655 Kou 153 00:09:55,595 --> 00:09:58,895 King Kou has governed for a few decades now... 154 00:09:59,095 --> 00:10:03,655 ...but now that Kourin is dead, he won't live for too long. 155 00:10:04,465 --> 00:10:06,595 King Kou 156 00:10:08,735 --> 00:10:12,405 By the way, what are you going to do now, Rakushun? 157 00:10:12,545 --> 00:10:13,975 Do you want to be a government official? 158 00:10:14,445 --> 00:10:16,775 I want to study first. 159 00:10:17,245 --> 00:10:22,085 I'm grateful that King En allowed me to take the exam for Daigaku... 160 00:10:22,515 --> 00:10:24,645 ...and even found me a place to stay. 161 00:10:25,125 --> 00:10:28,425 I heard that you are working, too. 162 00:10:29,565 --> 00:10:34,125 I want to at least pay for the exam, that's the least I can do. 163 00:10:36,235 --> 00:10:39,865 The Kingdom of En is truly a wonderful place. 164 00:10:44,575 --> 00:10:46,475 The Kingdom of En 165 00:10:56,855 --> 00:10:59,555 Gen-ei Palace 166 00:11:01,255 --> 00:11:05,165 King En and Enki are both Taika, just like me. 167 00:11:05,595 --> 00:11:08,225 Enki 168 00:11:05,595 --> 00:11:08,225 Rokuta 169 00:11:05,595 --> 00:11:08,895 They knew nothing about this world... 170 00:11:09,065 --> 00:11:12,005 King En 171 00:11:09,065 --> 00:11:12,005 Naotaka Komatsu 172 00:11:09,065 --> 00:11:12,195 ...yet were able to build a kingdom that's lasted for 500 years. 173 00:11:13,875 --> 00:11:18,065 I heard the Kirin of Tai was also born in Hourai. 174 00:11:18,345 --> 00:11:22,605 From what I've heard, King Tai had passed away. 175 00:11:20,615 --> 00:11:23,635 The Kingdom of Tai 176 00:11:22,985 --> 00:11:27,175 And right now, there is neither a king nor a Saiho in Tai. 177 00:11:31,055 --> 00:11:35,045 The representatives from other kingdoms will come to your investiture... 178 00:11:35,325 --> 00:11:39,355 ...and now you know enough to keep from embarrassing yourself. 179 00:11:40,065 --> 00:11:41,695 Thank you for everything. 180 00:11:41,995 --> 00:11:44,865 You're going to receive the Tenchoku before the investiture, aren't you? 181 00:11:45,765 --> 00:11:51,205 Keiki wants me to leave now, and wait for the day to come at Mt. Hou. 182 00:11:52,405 --> 00:11:57,075 But actually, I want to visit the Kingdom of Kou first. 183 00:11:58,115 --> 00:12:01,845 Kou was the first place I traveled in this world... 184 00:12:02,855 --> 00:12:06,185 We don't need any women in Gyouten! 185 00:12:06,295 --> 00:12:08,225 Jyokaku 186 00:12:09,025 --> 00:12:12,225 Yo-Ou Jyokaku (the previous queen of Kei) 187 00:12:09,025 --> 00:12:13,055 The previous queen of Kei was Jyokaku, now called Yo-Ou. 188 00:12:13,235 --> 00:12:15,525 Her reign lasted for a mere six years. 189 00:12:17,335 --> 00:12:19,465 She was an ordinary woman... 190 00:12:19,635 --> 00:12:25,975 She fell in love with Keiki, and tried to expel every woman from Kei. 191 00:12:26,245 --> 00:12:32,545 In the end, she killed herself, so she could save Keiki and the kingdom. 192 00:12:33,555 --> 00:12:37,785 And then Keiki started searching for a new ruler all over the kingdom. 193 00:12:38,525 --> 00:12:41,925 In the meantime, Yo-Ou's younger sister, Jyoei... 194 00:12:42,055 --> 00:12:45,295 ...showed up and installed herself up as the new Queen of Kei. 195 00:12:47,035 --> 00:12:48,125 Jyoei... 196 00:12:48,295 --> 00:12:50,195 Jyoei 197 00:12:51,535 --> 00:12:55,235 But she was a false queen, so there were none of the signs that are... 198 00:12:55,375 --> 00:12:58,535 ...usually associated with the new ruler being enthroned. 199 00:12:58,805 --> 00:13:01,475 The Hakuchi didn't cry, and no Zuiun was seen in the sky. 200 00:12:59,005 --> 00:13:02,445 Jyoei (the younger sister of Jyokaku, the false queen) 201 00:13:01,575 --> 00:13:05,305 But the average people were unaware of these things, so... 202 00:13:05,445 --> 00:13:07,885 ...they just believed her when she raised the royal flag. 203 00:13:07,815 --> 00:13:09,715 Shuukou 204 00:13:08,055 --> 00:13:09,675 And the Shuukou... 205 00:13:10,755 --> 00:13:14,855 They are the leaders of the nine provinces of the kingdom. 206 00:13:14,955 --> 00:13:17,485 They had reasons to support Jyoei... 207 00:13:18,395 --> 00:13:21,695 ...because King Kou was secretly assisting her. 208 00:13:22,765 --> 00:13:26,325 Your Majesty, three people have lost their lives. 209 00:13:26,435 --> 00:13:27,965 Please call it off. 210 00:13:28,105 --> 00:13:32,545 People may die, nonetheless, I must protect my world. 211 00:13:33,045 --> 00:13:34,775 Why do you hate the Kaikyaku... 212 00:13:34,915 --> 00:13:36,675 ...or, rather, the Taika? 213 00:13:37,285 --> 00:13:40,975 In the other world, a child comes out of a woman's stomach. 214 00:13:41,255 --> 00:13:44,515 Why does that have anything to do with this? 215 00:13:44,725 --> 00:13:48,915 You want that kind of monster loose in this world? 216 00:13:49,055 --> 00:13:49,995 Your Majesty... 217 00:13:50,895 --> 00:13:52,825 I found out about his scheme later. 218 00:13:53,195 --> 00:13:57,965 King Kou knew his kingdom wouldn't prosper like En, governed by a Taika... 219 00:13:58,435 --> 00:14:02,425 ...so he tried to ruin Kei, so he wouldn't lose face as a ruler. 220 00:14:02,535 --> 00:14:05,595 That's why he assisted Jyoei, knowing that she was a false queen. 221 00:14:06,105 --> 00:14:09,675 Jyoei and King Kou tried to capture the Kei Taiho. 222 00:14:10,345 --> 00:14:15,285 But he had already headed to Hourai, hoping that he'd find his master there... 223 00:14:15,385 --> 00:14:17,445 ...just like the En Taiho did. 224 00:14:24,265 --> 00:14:25,815 Around the same time... 225 00:14:25,925 --> 00:14:28,835 ...I was having nightmares about monsters. 226 00:14:44,345 --> 00:14:46,045 Now that I think about it... 227 00:14:46,145 --> 00:14:50,215 ...the Sword Suiguu was probably trying to warn me. 228 00:14:50,525 --> 00:14:54,085 The Kei Taiho finally found you, and pledged his loyalty to you... 229 00:14:54,195 --> 00:14:56,955 ...but the Youma King Kou had sent were already in your world. 230 00:15:10,745 --> 00:15:12,935 W-What is that bird? 231 00:15:13,175 --> 00:15:14,235 That is a Kochou. 232 00:15:20,015 --> 00:15:20,945 Hyouki! 233 00:15:36,705 --> 00:15:40,105 So Kourin must've been commanding those Youma... 234 00:15:40,875 --> 00:15:45,465 The Kirin usually have Youma to protect themselves, they are called Shirei. 235 00:15:45,575 --> 00:15:49,065 The Youma can call upon the same kind of Youma. 236 00:15:49,315 --> 00:15:53,545 That's why you've been often attacked in numbers. 237 00:15:58,525 --> 00:16:00,425 Shoku 238 00:16:02,555 --> 00:16:06,255 Keiki created a Shoku and brought me to this world. 239 00:16:06,395 --> 00:16:10,055 A Shoku is like a storm, connecting this world and Hourai. 240 00:16:10,205 --> 00:16:14,505 Some rulers, Sen-nin, and Kirin can bring forth a Shoku by themselves. 241 00:16:14,805 --> 00:16:17,535 Every now and then, a Shoku brings people... 242 00:16:17,645 --> 00:16:19,665 ...into this world from Hourai. 243 00:16:19,815 --> 00:16:21,745 Those people are called Kaikyaku. 244 00:16:22,115 --> 00:16:24,015 Kaikyaku 245 00:16:25,785 --> 00:16:29,145 If I wasn't so selfish, Asano and Sugimoto wouldn't have... 246 00:16:29,255 --> 00:16:32,815 ...gotten caught in the Shoku and ended up in this world. 247 00:16:32,925 --> 00:16:37,625 They were most likely protected by the Shirei of Keiki and Kourin. 248 00:16:37,825 --> 00:16:40,355 Ikuya Asano 249 00:16:37,895 --> 00:16:43,165 It's rare that two people would make it through the Shoku safely like they did. 250 00:16:41,695 --> 00:16:44,255 Yuka Sugimoto 251 00:16:44,965 --> 00:16:50,275 And when I got here, my appearance began to change. 252 00:16:50,575 --> 00:16:53,405 That's because you are a Taika. 253 00:16:53,515 --> 00:16:55,375 Taika 254 00:16:56,515 --> 00:16:59,535 The ruler of Kei is always born in Kei. 255 00:16:59,955 --> 00:17:02,515 Your Ranka grew somewhere in Kei, but... 256 00:17:02,615 --> 00:17:05,955 ...it probably got caught in a Shoku and was blown to Hourai. 257 00:17:06,495 --> 00:17:08,325 That's what we call a Taika. 258 00:17:11,365 --> 00:17:16,595 When Taika come back to this side, they regain their original appearance. 259 00:17:18,065 --> 00:17:22,595 Later King Kou captured the Kei Taiho, and handed him over to Jyoei. 260 00:17:25,145 --> 00:17:30,515 As long as she was with Keiki, the people would think she was the real queen. 261 00:17:31,185 --> 00:17:33,145 I didn't know anything about it then. 262 00:17:33,285 --> 00:17:36,515 I thought the Youma were after me because of Keiki. 263 00:17:36,685 --> 00:17:39,815 It turned out that it was King Kou... 264 00:17:39,925 --> 00:17:42,355 ...who was trying to get rid of the real Queen of Kei. 265 00:17:42,755 --> 00:17:46,095 I don't think King Kou wanted to control the Kingdom of Kei... 266 00:17:46,225 --> 00:17:49,925 ...he just couldn't stand to see another kingdom governed by a Taika. 267 00:17:50,065 --> 00:17:53,405 King Kou tricked Sugimoto into trusting him... 268 00:17:53,705 --> 00:17:56,935 ...and poor Asano fell off the cliff into the rapids. 269 00:18:01,245 --> 00:18:01,865 Asano! 270 00:18:07,715 --> 00:18:08,705 What's the matter? 271 00:18:09,555 --> 00:18:13,255 If I hadn't met you then... 272 00:18:14,855 --> 00:18:16,625 ...I wouldn't have survived. 273 00:18:16,795 --> 00:18:18,225 Oh, stop it. 274 00:18:33,075 --> 00:18:38,485 Rakushun, you helped me to understand this world. 275 00:18:40,215 --> 00:18:44,485 I learned about the Kingdom of En, and I met King En. 276 00:18:45,025 --> 00:18:48,115 And I found out that I'm the Queen of Kei. 277 00:18:49,155 --> 00:18:51,625 I think you can do it. 278 00:18:51,825 --> 00:18:54,725 I learned a lot in this world... 279 00:18:55,195 --> 00:18:57,295 I was incomplete as a person... 280 00:18:57,905 --> 00:19:01,465 ...and that's why I had shallow relationships with others. 281 00:19:02,505 --> 00:19:04,835 I regret letting myself be so foolish... 282 00:19:05,245 --> 00:19:07,605 So I want to start over there. 283 00:19:08,015 --> 00:19:12,535 But if I become the Queen, I won't be able to go home. 284 00:19:12,985 --> 00:19:14,285 Youko... 285 00:19:16,685 --> 00:19:19,015 This place isn't as bad as I one thought. 286 00:19:19,125 --> 00:19:22,385 And I know I'm going to regret it if I go back... 287 00:19:23,265 --> 00:19:26,625 ...but if I stay here, I'll regret that, too. 288 00:19:27,965 --> 00:19:31,555 No matter which world I'll be in, I'll miss the other. 289 00:19:34,305 --> 00:19:35,795 Don't turn around. 290 00:19:36,005 --> 00:19:38,495 Not right now. 291 00:19:40,445 --> 00:19:42,135 I had no choice. 292 00:19:42,345 --> 00:19:45,315 I couldn't reach your shoulders as a rat. 293 00:19:46,815 --> 00:19:49,845 You can do whatever you want, but... 294 00:19:50,055 --> 00:19:53,955 ...when you don't know what to do, just do what you're destined to do. 295 00:19:54,225 --> 00:19:57,155 If you're going to regret it either way, your burden will be lighter. 296 00:19:57,895 --> 00:20:01,665 I would love to see what kind of kingdom you'd build. 297 00:20:03,735 --> 00:20:06,135 Thank you, Rakushun. 298 00:20:08,735 --> 00:20:12,265 Queen Kei 299 00:20:08,735 --> 00:20:12,275 And I became a Queen. 300 00:20:12,945 --> 00:20:14,875 Quiet, you Taika! 301 00:20:17,045 --> 00:20:17,745 Youko! 302 00:20:30,765 --> 00:20:33,885 K-Kourin... 303 00:20:36,765 --> 00:20:41,325 Kourin chose death to save her master from committing a great sin... 304 00:20:41,475 --> 00:20:43,435 ...such as killing a queen. 305 00:20:43,605 --> 00:20:48,305 Without the support of King Kou, Jyoei's militia was easily defeated. 306 00:20:48,445 --> 00:20:52,275 I'll never forget the faces of the people I met there. 307 00:21:04,665 --> 00:21:08,065 I bestow the crown by the will of the Heavens. 308 00:21:08,365 --> 00:21:12,965 I swear never to desert my post before your throne. 309 00:21:13,105 --> 00:21:15,075 Accept my protection and the promise of the Heavens. 310 00:21:16,845 --> 00:21:17,865 I accept. 311 00:21:24,015 --> 00:21:27,275 I heard King Kou has a son and a daughter... 312 00:21:27,615 --> 00:21:30,175 I'd like to meet them. 313 00:21:30,725 --> 00:21:35,185 I want to meet all the people I met in Kou again, and talk to them. 314 00:21:35,325 --> 00:21:39,055 Are you going to look for your friend, Asano? 315 00:21:39,935 --> 00:21:42,895 You must be lonely, since Sugimoto has gone back. 316 00:21:51,505 --> 00:21:54,505 Are you having regrets? 317 00:21:57,685 --> 00:21:58,645 Youko? 318 00:22:00,785 --> 00:22:03,915 Will you keep this for me for a while? It eats grains of silver. 319 00:22:04,055 --> 00:22:05,115 What? 320 00:22:05,555 --> 00:22:09,155 I can't take care of that, I'm a struggling student, you know. 321 00:22:11,125 --> 00:22:12,855 It's a gift from King En. 322 00:22:13,125 --> 00:22:14,285 But... 323 00:22:14,465 --> 00:22:16,985 This bird can carry voices. 324 00:22:17,165 --> 00:22:20,835 It also has the ability to come and find me wherever I go. 325 00:22:21,335 --> 00:22:24,895 Let me hear your voice sometimes. 326 00:22:25,875 --> 00:22:27,505 I should get going now... 327 00:22:27,775 --> 00:22:29,605 I don't want to get Keiki mad at me. 328 00:22:30,445 --> 00:22:32,075 Youko... 329 00:22:51,735 --> 00:22:52,755 Rakushun. 330 00:22:54,305 --> 00:22:58,865 You told me you wanted to see what kind of kingdom I'd build. 331 00:22:59,875 --> 00:23:03,335 I'm not going to look back until I finish the job. 332 00:23:05,185 --> 00:23:06,545 Thank you, Rakushun. 333 00:23:27,835 --> 00:23:38,375 The shadow of the moon reflects over the Sea of Emptiness. 334 00:23:39,115 --> 00:23:49,715 Let's sleep in the soft silver luster for now. 335 00:23:50,365 --> 00:24:00,895 In my memory, I kept looking for... 336 00:24:01,605 --> 00:24:11,075 ...warmth in the lonely rain. 337 00:24:12,045 --> 00:24:22,585 Even if my body dies I will keep running... 338 00:24:23,155 --> 00:24:33,835 ...until I reach the rainbow at the end of the world. 339 00:24:49,985 --> 00:24:52,885 "Taiki..." said the half-beast woman. 340 00:24:52,985 --> 00:24:56,825 He could not understand what she meant. 341 00:24:57,025 --> 00:24:59,055 The Twelve Kingdoms, Episode 15... 342 00:24:58,175 --> 00:25:04,575 Episode 15 343 00:24:58,175 --> 00:25:04,575 The Sea of Wind, the Shore of the Maze, Chapter One. 344 00:24:59,165 --> 00:25:02,465 The Sea of Wind, The Shore of the Maze, Chapter One.