1 00:01:40,159 --> 00:01:45,139 Episode 20 2 00:01:40,159 --> 00:01:45,139 The Sea of Wind, The Shore of the Maze, Final Chapter 3 00:01:49,199 --> 00:01:50,059 Long time no see. 4 00:01:50,469 --> 00:01:51,129 Uh... 5 00:01:54,439 --> 00:01:55,029 Can I help you? 6 00:01:55,399 --> 00:01:58,339 Are you interested in stuff like that? 7 00:02:00,339 --> 00:02:02,069 I used to do that too. 8 00:02:02,509 --> 00:02:05,639 I used to dream about a different world... 9 00:02:23,999 --> 00:02:25,159 Suguru... 10 00:02:25,999 --> 00:02:29,129 I'm sorry about the last time, I was just... 11 00:02:29,239 --> 00:02:30,639 What I said was true. 12 00:02:31,139 --> 00:02:33,129 After he returned from being spirited away... 13 00:02:33,279 --> 00:02:35,109 ...strange things started happening around him. 14 00:02:35,709 --> 00:02:37,109 When he was in elementary school... 15 00:02:37,209 --> 00:02:40,479 ...a kid tripped and hurt himself after bullying him. 16 00:02:40,919 --> 00:02:43,319 And one time, a light suddenly exploded... 17 00:02:43,689 --> 00:02:45,239 Little things like that at first. 18 00:02:45,789 --> 00:02:47,089 But then it got much worse. 19 00:02:48,489 --> 00:02:49,049 Like a curse? 20 00:02:50,589 --> 00:02:52,559 When he was in 7th grade... 21 00:02:52,899 --> 00:02:56,389 ...there was this kid who kept bugging him about his disappearance... 22 00:02:56,669 --> 00:02:58,759 ...then one day, he got hit by a car and was killed. 23 00:02:59,299 --> 00:03:02,829 Another kid broke his neck and died during gym class. 24 00:03:03,209 --> 00:03:05,299 Last summer, a group of students started saying... 25 00:03:05,369 --> 00:03:07,469 ...they saw a white hand in the school pool. 26 00:03:07,939 --> 00:03:10,939 A little while later, one of them drowned there. 27 00:03:12,009 --> 00:03:14,919 And you think your brother had something to do with it? 28 00:03:15,749 --> 00:03:17,079 I don't want to... 29 00:03:17,389 --> 00:03:18,819 He is my brother after all. 30 00:03:19,019 --> 00:03:21,389 But if you keep this up... 31 00:03:28,299 --> 00:03:31,249 Takasato 32 00:03:29,829 --> 00:03:32,629 There is a peak called "Kouri" on Mt. Hou. 33 00:03:34,639 --> 00:03:36,829 It is believed to be the place where the dead live. 34 00:03:40,979 --> 00:03:42,879 Koukai 35 00:03:44,249 --> 00:03:45,579 Taiki thought that... 36 00:03:45,679 --> 00:03:48,579 ...he chose Lord Gyousou as the King without receiving a revelation. 37 00:03:48,719 --> 00:03:50,379 And the day Lord Gyousou would receive the... 38 00:03:50,489 --> 00:03:53,079 ...Tenchoku, and officially ascend the throne... 39 00:03:53,459 --> 00:03:56,289 ...the Heavens would punish Lord Gyousou... 40 00:03:57,459 --> 00:03:59,259 That was what Taiki believed. 41 00:04:01,299 --> 00:04:06,359 When I see the Taiho, he makes me feel that I have deceived him somehow. 42 00:04:07,269 --> 00:04:10,929 I wonder if he is dissatisfied with me as the King. 43 00:04:11,769 --> 00:04:15,969 The Taiho must be sad, thinking about the day he must leave Mt. Hou. 44 00:04:16,479 --> 00:04:17,969 He came here from Hourai, and... 45 00:04:18,079 --> 00:04:22,019 ...after finally becoming accustomed to living here, he has to move again. 46 00:04:22,749 --> 00:04:23,949 I see. 47 00:04:27,159 --> 00:04:31,219 The preparations for the Tenchoku have been made. 48 00:04:36,429 --> 00:04:39,059 Your hair still seems a little too short. 49 00:04:39,699 --> 00:04:45,299 Being such an exquisite Kirin, it would be a shame if your mane was so short. 50 00:04:46,109 --> 00:04:47,969 You must not cut your hair, okay? 51 00:04:48,579 --> 00:04:50,039 Did you get to see it? 52 00:04:50,279 --> 00:04:53,809 Yes, I was so happy to see your transformation. 53 00:04:56,449 --> 00:04:57,609 Youka... 54 00:04:58,049 --> 00:04:58,949 I... 55 00:04:59,049 --> 00:05:01,719 Lord Gyousou is a worthy king. 56 00:05:02,489 --> 00:05:05,689 So many good things have happened recently. 57 00:05:08,399 --> 00:05:09,559 Taiki. 58 00:05:10,369 --> 00:05:11,859 Please take care of yourself. 59 00:05:12,869 --> 00:05:14,339 I'm sorry... 60 00:05:15,869 --> 00:05:21,399 I wish good health to both King Tai and the Tai Taiho. 61 00:05:38,029 --> 00:05:39,759 The Heavens will be enraged. 62 00:05:47,539 --> 00:05:50,099 In the beginning, there were nine provinces and four nations. 63 00:05:50,209 --> 00:05:54,159 Those who governed the lands knew the law of reason, nonetheless... 64 00:05:54,279 --> 00:05:57,209 ...they showed no respect to their subjects, who knew not reason. 65 00:05:57,309 --> 00:06:01,719 Those who governed the lands neglected the reason of the world... 66 00:06:01,919 --> 00:06:04,749 ...justice, humanity, and the law of the land. 67 00:06:05,089 --> 00:06:07,719 Tentei was deeply displeased and rendered punishment. 68 00:06:07,819 --> 00:06:10,549 The nine provinces and four nations were brought low... 69 00:06:10,659 --> 00:06:12,559 ...and everything was returned to its origin. 70 00:06:12,659 --> 00:06:15,219 And the new world was created with reason... 71 00:06:15,329 --> 00:06:17,819 ...and would be governed with discipline. 72 00:06:18,269 --> 00:06:20,999 Tentei created thirteen kingdoms. 73 00:06:21,139 --> 00:06:27,299 The Koukai and Mt. Hou in the central kingdom were entrusted to Seioubo. 74 00:06:27,739 --> 00:06:30,539 Twelve rulers were given to the twelve kingdoms. 75 00:06:30,649 --> 00:06:34,639 The rulers were to govern their kingdoms with the branch of law. 76 00:06:34,979 --> 00:06:37,649 It was the beginning of the world. 77 00:06:38,289 --> 00:06:40,479 According to the founding principles... 78 00:06:40,589 --> 00:06:44,619 ...the world shall be governed with justice and humanity. 79 00:06:49,259 --> 00:06:50,529 That's all? 80 00:06:50,699 --> 00:06:52,059 It seems so. 81 00:06:52,399 --> 00:06:54,269 We have received the Tenchoku. 82 00:06:54,839 --> 00:06:56,809 Now we offer incense to complete the ceremony. 83 00:07:05,049 --> 00:07:05,809 Enthroned! 84 00:07:13,719 --> 00:07:15,989 The door of Godou Palace has been opened. 85 00:07:22,159 --> 00:07:24,159 A Hakuchi has cried! 86 00:07:24,499 --> 00:07:25,659 What does it mean? 87 00:07:26,439 --> 00:07:30,869 It has come to inform us that the Hakuchi in another kingdom has cried. 88 00:07:31,139 --> 00:07:33,369 The cry has rung out in the Kingdom of Tai. 89 00:07:33,479 --> 00:07:34,999 A new King Tai has ascended the throne. 90 00:07:38,909 --> 00:07:42,979 After Taiki chose the King, he returned to Tai with him. 91 00:07:43,489 --> 00:07:47,509 The capital of Tai is Kouki, and the Royal Palace is called Hakkei Palace. 92 00:07:51,459 --> 00:07:55,759 That was the last time I saw Taiki. 93 00:07:56,329 --> 00:08:00,999 I had no way of knowing that Taiki thought he had falsely chosen the king... 94 00:08:01,169 --> 00:08:03,069 ...and had been suffering from guilt. 95 00:08:06,139 --> 00:08:07,439 What's that? 96 00:08:07,809 --> 00:08:08,329 A dog? 97 00:08:08,439 --> 00:08:09,909 No, it's not a dog... 98 00:08:10,709 --> 00:08:11,799 I don't know... 99 00:08:12,149 --> 00:08:14,619 It just keeps showing up in my head and won't go away. 100 00:08:15,149 --> 00:08:18,419 I think it's something like a Griffin... 101 00:08:18,749 --> 00:08:20,379 An imaginary creature? 102 00:08:21,289 --> 00:08:24,119 Why don't you try painting something real for a change? 103 00:08:24,689 --> 00:08:27,589 Like a still-life, your friends, or a landscape, anything. 104 00:08:29,059 --> 00:08:30,049 I'm sorry. 105 00:08:33,569 --> 00:08:34,869 Are you awake now? 106 00:08:35,099 --> 00:08:35,969 Teacher Ikuta... 107 00:08:36,409 --> 00:08:39,239 I won't treat you any differently from the other students. 108 00:08:39,809 --> 00:08:42,679 Takasato, you are my student... 109 00:08:43,149 --> 00:08:45,169 ...and I'll be watching you even after you graduate. 110 00:08:45,309 --> 00:08:46,209 So... 111 00:08:46,419 --> 00:08:50,179 ...I want you to open your eyes and observe those around you. 112 00:08:54,419 --> 00:08:56,579 I know you'll be able to paint a great painting. 113 00:09:12,439 --> 00:09:13,309 Kouri. 114 00:09:13,639 --> 00:09:16,769 Are you going to tell me what's on your mind? 115 00:09:17,279 --> 00:09:19,109 No, it's nothing. 116 00:09:20,649 --> 00:09:23,779 If you miss the Nyosen, just say so. 117 00:09:23,889 --> 00:09:25,879 You tend to be too reserved. 118 00:09:26,419 --> 00:09:28,789 It's nothing like that. 119 00:09:29,019 --> 00:09:30,179 Then what is it? 120 00:09:30,929 --> 00:09:35,729 Since we've come to Hakkei Palace, you haven't left my side... 121 00:09:36,199 --> 00:09:38,169 ...and, while it is flattering... 122 00:09:38,429 --> 00:09:42,299 ...it also seems like you are rebuking me for something. 123 00:09:42,399 --> 00:09:47,239 Now I'm concerned that I may be causing suffering to the people. 124 00:09:47,379 --> 00:09:48,539 But that's not... 125 00:09:49,949 --> 00:09:51,039 You may go. 126 00:09:51,309 --> 00:09:52,909 You may take a rest now. 127 00:09:53,049 --> 00:09:53,609 But... 128 00:09:54,049 --> 00:09:55,039 Dismissed. 129 00:10:00,559 --> 00:10:01,749 Go the other way. 130 00:10:11,529 --> 00:10:12,559 Kei Taiho! 131 00:10:19,369 --> 00:10:24,809 I would like to celebrate your safe return to your kingdom. 132 00:10:25,849 --> 00:10:28,709 Thank you very much... 133 00:10:29,319 --> 00:10:32,309 As soon as I received the summons from King Tai... 134 00:10:32,619 --> 00:10:35,749 ...I wanted to be the first to congratulate you. 135 00:10:39,359 --> 00:10:40,829 Is there anything wrong? 136 00:10:41,299 --> 00:10:41,989 Nothing. 137 00:10:42,529 --> 00:10:44,689 It does not seem like nothing. 138 00:10:51,069 --> 00:10:54,099 The wind of Tai is indeed cold. 139 00:10:55,309 --> 00:10:58,139 I know that Tai has great Gyoku mines, nevertheless... 140 00:10:58,409 --> 00:11:01,379 ...there seems to be a large amount of it used on the Royal Palace. 141 00:11:01,519 --> 00:11:03,579 It's no wonder that civil wars never ceased. 142 00:11:05,149 --> 00:11:06,879 Would you like to sit down? 143 00:11:08,219 --> 00:11:09,449 I'm fine. 144 00:11:09,719 --> 00:11:14,389 King Tai told me that you made a Toutetsu submit as your Shirei. 145 00:11:14,659 --> 00:11:15,599 Yes... 146 00:11:15,899 --> 00:11:17,799 You also successfully metamorphosed. 147 00:11:18,129 --> 00:11:19,099 Yes... 148 00:11:19,499 --> 00:11:20,559 Too bad... 149 00:11:21,869 --> 00:11:25,029 You do not seem as pleased as I thought you would be. 150 00:11:31,279 --> 00:11:32,179 Taiki... 151 00:11:36,249 --> 00:11:37,239 What is the matter? 152 00:11:37,989 --> 00:11:39,179 Taiho... 153 00:11:39,859 --> 00:11:44,219 Do you ever regret that you were born as a Kirin? 154 00:11:44,829 --> 00:11:45,879 Never. 155 00:11:46,699 --> 00:11:50,149 Have you ever regretted choosing your ruler? 156 00:11:50,769 --> 00:11:51,889 Absolutely not. 157 00:11:52,799 --> 00:11:55,899 I wish I could be confident like you... 158 00:11:56,569 --> 00:11:58,939 Do you have any regrets? 159 00:12:01,739 --> 00:12:05,539 I did something that cannot be undone. 160 00:12:06,549 --> 00:12:10,809 I didn't receive the revelation for Lord Gyousou. 161 00:12:11,389 --> 00:12:13,819 You did not receive the revelation? 162 00:12:14,489 --> 00:12:16,789 There was no sign or anything. 163 00:12:17,159 --> 00:12:19,089 I didn't see the Ouki around him, either. 164 00:12:19,759 --> 00:12:21,349 What should I do? 165 00:12:21,559 --> 00:12:24,499 How can I correct this mistake? 166 00:12:24,599 --> 00:12:26,089 It's all a lie! 167 00:12:26,999 --> 00:12:28,259 What will happen now? 168 00:12:28,439 --> 00:12:30,059 Will Tai fall to ruin? 169 00:12:30,639 --> 00:12:33,229 When is Tentei going to punish the King? 170 00:12:33,809 --> 00:12:36,039 What will happen to the people of Tai? 171 00:12:43,349 --> 00:12:46,149 I should take my leave for today. 172 00:12:52,859 --> 00:12:54,919 Why the formal garments? 173 00:12:55,329 --> 00:12:57,959 The Kei Taiho has come to visit us again. 174 00:12:58,769 --> 00:13:00,929 He says he needs to talk to us about something. 175 00:13:09,509 --> 00:13:10,709 Tai Taiho... 176 00:13:11,379 --> 00:13:14,039 I brought King En, and the En Taiho today. 177 00:13:14,849 --> 00:13:16,509 The King of En... 178 00:13:17,919 --> 00:13:19,979 Um, pleased to meet you. 179 00:13:20,519 --> 00:13:22,419 Kouri, take a bow. 180 00:13:23,989 --> 00:13:27,619 A Kirin usually never takes a bow to anyone except its master... 181 00:13:27,759 --> 00:13:31,099 ...however, the reign of King En is second only to that of King Sou. 182 00:13:31,569 --> 00:13:35,559 You should treat His Majesty with more respect than the other rulers. 183 00:13:38,869 --> 00:13:39,699 Yes. 184 00:13:39,809 --> 00:13:40,739 I'm sorry. 185 00:13:44,409 --> 00:13:45,169 What's wrong? 186 00:13:45,849 --> 00:13:46,639 Nothing... 187 00:13:49,479 --> 00:13:50,749 What is the matter? 188 00:13:51,119 --> 00:13:54,579 Does the Kirin of Tai have a problem with En? 189 00:13:55,059 --> 00:13:55,749 No, I don't... 190 00:13:55,989 --> 00:13:57,859 Taiki, what are you doing? 191 00:14:01,359 --> 00:14:06,029 I see, it seems that he does have something against En. 192 00:14:07,439 --> 00:14:08,459 Properly speaking... 193 00:14:08,739 --> 00:14:10,529 ...there is no formal reason for... 194 00:14:10,639 --> 00:14:13,609 ...King En himself to pay a visit before the official coronation... 195 00:14:14,279 --> 00:14:18,139 He has visited here today only at the behest of the Kei Taiho. 196 00:14:18,679 --> 00:14:20,939 And this is how you show respect? 197 00:14:21,379 --> 00:14:24,249 I have never been treated with such disrespect by a... 198 00:14:24,349 --> 00:14:25,909 ...young Kirin such as yourself. 199 00:14:26,519 --> 00:14:28,649 Taiki must bear malice towards En. 200 00:14:28,759 --> 00:14:29,879 That, or... 201 00:14:30,289 --> 00:14:32,159 ...was this King Tai's order? 202 00:14:32,259 --> 00:14:34,249 Did he tell you not to bow to the King of En? 203 00:14:34,529 --> 00:14:35,219 No, it's not true! 204 00:14:35,399 --> 00:14:37,159 Then I'd like to hear the reason. 205 00:14:37,329 --> 00:14:40,959 Otherwise, I will take that as a hostile gesture towards En from Tai. 206 00:14:41,299 --> 00:14:41,769 Taiki! 207 00:14:46,939 --> 00:14:47,999 What's wrong? 208 00:14:48,209 --> 00:14:50,399 Can't you even pretend to show a little respect? 209 00:14:51,249 --> 00:14:54,549 All you have to do is lower your head a little! 210 00:14:59,489 --> 00:15:00,179 Cut it out! 211 00:15:01,819 --> 00:15:04,489 He's still a kid, that is enough! 212 00:15:04,859 --> 00:15:06,089 Hey, are you okay? 213 00:15:06,659 --> 00:15:07,689 Are you all right? 214 00:15:07,999 --> 00:15:09,159 Have a seat. 215 00:15:12,029 --> 00:15:14,189 Isn't it beautiful how they care for their own? 216 00:15:14,299 --> 00:15:15,169 Idiot! 217 00:15:15,269 --> 00:15:17,169 You've totally gone too far! 218 00:15:17,439 --> 00:15:19,739 You enjoy acting like a jerk way too much. 219 00:15:19,909 --> 00:15:22,239 I have heard that King En was known to act recklessly... 220 00:15:22,609 --> 00:15:25,039 ...but I did not know just how rash he could be. 221 00:15:25,509 --> 00:15:27,499 You're the ones who came up with this idea. 222 00:15:27,879 --> 00:15:29,749 There was no reason for you to be this cruel! 223 00:15:29,949 --> 00:15:32,279 Don't you know when to stop? 224 00:15:34,659 --> 00:15:35,709 Now you see. 225 00:15:36,219 --> 00:15:39,719 A Kirin can never swear a false oath, it's just impossible. 226 00:15:42,929 --> 00:15:45,059 As if you know about Kirin, you're just a king! 227 00:15:55,109 --> 00:15:57,939 I suppose I did not explain well enough. 228 00:15:58,149 --> 00:15:59,879 It was a mistake on my part. 229 00:16:01,719 --> 00:16:03,879 The revelation we receive is not a visible sign. 230 00:16:04,519 --> 00:16:08,789 You would not know when you've received a revelation... 231 00:16:09,119 --> 00:16:11,619 ...because no event would occur to indicate it. 232 00:16:11,759 --> 00:16:13,249 Then what about the Ouki? 233 00:16:13,699 --> 00:16:15,559 A ruler has a special aura called the Ouki. 234 00:16:15,829 --> 00:16:18,229 But also this isn't something you could actually see. 235 00:16:18,869 --> 00:16:21,299 Let me be honest... 236 00:16:21,639 --> 00:16:26,699 When I met the previous Queen Kei, Lady Jyokaku, I just knew that it was her. 237 00:16:27,479 --> 00:16:31,409 And at the same time, I also knew that she was not fit to be a queen. 238 00:16:32,409 --> 00:16:38,679 She lacks crucial qualities needed to govern a kingdom. 239 00:16:39,049 --> 00:16:40,709 Is that true? 240 00:16:41,219 --> 00:16:45,889 In my case, I believed that the king was the one who would destroy a kingdom. 241 00:16:46,259 --> 00:16:49,699 So when I met him, I thought I shouldn't bring him back to this world. 242 00:16:50,199 --> 00:16:53,569 Even though I thought she would not be a good queen... 243 00:16:53,639 --> 00:16:55,129 ...there was nothing I could do. 244 00:16:56,199 --> 00:16:59,139 The revelation is an instinct that you cannot refuse. 245 00:16:59,739 --> 00:17:04,439 Even if it were someone you despised, a Kirin cannot resist the person. 246 00:17:05,249 --> 00:17:09,109 The fact that the Kirin chooses the certain person is itself the revelation. 247 00:17:10,049 --> 00:17:15,079 I couldn't help feeling terrified of Lord Gyousou... 248 00:17:15,689 --> 00:17:17,819 ...but when I saw him, it made me really happy. 249 00:17:17,959 --> 00:17:20,289 And it made me very sad when I heard that he was leaving. 250 00:17:20,859 --> 00:17:24,729 A Kirin feels blissful when with its master... 251 00:17:25,029 --> 00:17:28,259 ...while merely being apart from its master makes the Kirin sad. 252 00:17:28,569 --> 00:17:30,729 I could take a break from mine once in a while. 253 00:17:32,109 --> 00:17:34,439 You said you felt scared of King Tai. 254 00:17:35,139 --> 00:17:38,079 What you were feeling was not fear, but awe. 255 00:17:39,049 --> 00:17:42,639 Taiki, you met your destiny, and you were resisting it. 256 00:17:43,149 --> 00:17:49,349 By nature, a Kirin is a creature that bows down to no one but its master. 257 00:17:49,919 --> 00:17:52,519 Which proves that you did, in fact, choose the King. 258 00:17:53,859 --> 00:17:54,449 Yes! 259 00:17:58,029 --> 00:18:00,429 I wish I knew how to explain it the first time. 260 00:18:00,699 --> 00:18:02,929 I look back now and I still regret it. 261 00:18:03,269 --> 00:18:06,599 But that day, Taiki did seem very happy. 262 00:18:07,079 --> 00:18:08,199 That's true. 263 00:18:08,709 --> 00:18:10,969 You always say too little. 264 00:18:11,349 --> 00:18:12,139 Your Majesty... 265 00:18:12,649 --> 00:18:15,549 But, it does make a good story. 266 00:18:16,619 --> 00:18:18,549 Your Majesty, where are you going? 267 00:18:22,889 --> 00:18:26,049 Keiki, you and Taiki were born from that tree, right? 268 00:18:29,799 --> 00:18:31,029 There is a Nyokai. 269 00:18:31,599 --> 00:18:34,029 She is guarding a new Ranka. 270 00:18:34,299 --> 00:18:35,389 I see... 271 00:18:35,769 --> 00:18:36,699 So which kingdom's? 272 00:18:37,339 --> 00:18:41,499 It is the new Kirin Ranka of the Kingdom of Kou. 273 00:18:44,709 --> 00:18:48,609 The fact that a Kirin chooses a ruler is itself the revelation... 274 00:18:50,919 --> 00:18:54,649 I've kept you waiting so long, but I'm ready to receive the Tenchoku now. 275 00:19:00,929 --> 00:19:02,419 Do not oppress the people. 276 00:19:02,529 --> 00:19:04,049 Do not start wars. 277 00:19:04,199 --> 00:19:05,999 Do not collect too many taxes, do not make the laws too strict. 278 00:19:06,169 --> 00:19:09,099 Do not sacrifice, nor succumb to the people. 279 00:19:09,369 --> 00:19:10,739 Practice the true way. 280 00:19:11,169 --> 00:19:14,229 Peace among the people makes a prosperous kingdom... 281 00:19:14,809 --> 00:19:18,609 The Tenchoku is like a litany of common sense. 282 00:19:19,249 --> 00:19:22,579 Common sense is hard to follow. 283 00:19:23,449 --> 00:19:24,609 I see. 284 00:19:26,049 --> 00:19:30,009 Keiki, you said that when you met Yo-Ou... 285 00:19:30,489 --> 00:19:33,929 ...you knew that she wasn't fit to be the Queen... 286 00:19:34,499 --> 00:19:35,119 Yes. 287 00:19:35,729 --> 00:19:37,989 Did you feel that way about me when we met? 288 00:19:39,629 --> 00:19:41,259 I thought, perhaps... 289 00:19:41,739 --> 00:19:42,599 Perhaps? 290 00:19:44,709 --> 00:19:48,109 ...perhaps you have the potential to be a great queen. 291 00:19:52,049 --> 00:19:54,609 I wonder what is going on in Tai right now. 292 00:19:54,749 --> 00:19:55,909 I would not know. 293 00:19:56,079 --> 00:20:00,539 However, there is no new Kirin Ranka of Tai on the Shashinboku yet... 294 00:20:01,359 --> 00:20:03,379 ...so I believe that Taiki is still alive somewhere. 295 00:20:03,789 --> 00:20:06,279 Where could he be? 296 00:20:06,529 --> 00:20:09,519 He could be in a different world... 297 00:20:09,999 --> 00:20:12,989 The En Taiho often travels to Hourai in search of Taiki. 298 00:20:13,529 --> 00:20:14,659 I see... 299 00:20:15,499 --> 00:20:19,699 If he did return to Japan, I wonder if it was his wish. 300 00:20:20,539 --> 00:20:24,709 I wonder if I'll think about going back someday... 301 00:20:26,449 --> 00:20:27,439 Your Majesty... 302 00:20:29,049 --> 00:20:30,919 I want to meet him once. 303 00:20:42,199 --> 00:20:43,819 Look, it's the Zuiun, Keikei! 304 00:20:44,369 --> 00:20:46,159 What is a Zuiun? 305 00:20:46,629 --> 00:20:49,799 It's a blessed cloud that appears in the sky... 306 00:20:49,899 --> 00:20:53,169 ...when a new ruler sets off for the Royal Palace. 307 00:20:53,369 --> 00:20:54,339 Wow... 308 00:20:55,609 --> 00:20:59,009 A new ruler has finally been chosen. 309 00:21:09,519 --> 00:21:12,189 I heard that Ikuta smacked Takasato. 310 00:21:12,289 --> 00:21:14,689 It's almost graduation... 311 00:21:14,799 --> 00:21:17,199 You think it's that curse? 312 00:21:17,299 --> 00:21:20,129 I heard he suddenly swerved into the opposite lane... 313 00:21:25,509 --> 00:21:26,969 I'm not going! 314 00:21:27,079 --> 00:21:28,299 I have nothing to do with this! 315 00:21:28,509 --> 00:21:29,939 He is not my child. 316 00:21:30,039 --> 00:21:32,539 He was switched with a different child when he disappeared! 317 00:21:32,679 --> 00:21:33,579 Mom! 318 00:21:46,089 --> 00:21:48,759 The other day, I was scolded by my teacher, Ikuta. 319 00:21:49,229 --> 00:21:51,599 He told me to stop painting imaginary things. 320 00:21:51,829 --> 00:21:54,169 But this isn't imaginary. 321 00:21:55,069 --> 00:21:57,699 I don't know why, but when I paint these pictures... 322 00:21:58,009 --> 00:21:59,909 ...I feel like I could almost remember... 323 00:22:01,209 --> 00:22:02,899 Can't you just forget it? 324 00:22:04,879 --> 00:22:07,039 You are in this world now. 325 00:22:07,419 --> 00:22:09,819 You don't need to remember anything, do you? 326 00:22:10,149 --> 00:22:15,379 But when I try to remember it, it makes me feel good. 327 00:22:16,259 --> 00:22:19,559 I feel like I was very happy in some other place... 328 00:22:19,989 --> 00:22:22,959 ...and I miss it so much that it hurts me. 329 00:22:23,229 --> 00:22:28,599 I also feel like I'm forgetting something very important... 330 00:22:29,339 --> 00:22:34,869 I feel like I've broken a very important promise... 331 00:22:41,379 --> 00:22:43,349 Look, that is the Black Kirin. 332 00:22:43,549 --> 00:22:45,419 Such a rare Kirin... 333 00:22:50,359 --> 00:22:53,229 On January, Wagen Year 32... 334 00:22:53,629 --> 00:22:55,599 ...the Kokki returned to Mt. Hou. 335 00:22:55,899 --> 00:22:58,059 Kirin Flags were raised in the world below. 336 00:22:58,869 --> 00:22:59,959 In the summer of the same year... 337 00:23:00,099 --> 00:23:02,699 ...the general of the royal army, Saku Gyousou entered the... 338 00:23:02,839 --> 00:23:04,999 ...Koukai from the Reikon Gate. 339 00:23:05,169 --> 00:23:08,469 He traveled to Mt. Hou, where Taiki pledged his loyalty to him. 340 00:23:08,609 --> 00:23:12,409 He was soon accepted as an immortal, and was then enthroned as King Tai. 341 00:23:28,279 --> 00:23:38,809 The shadow of the moon reflects over the Sea of Emptiness. 342 00:23:39,559 --> 00:23:50,159 Let's sleep in the soft silver luster for now. 343 00:23:50,799 --> 00:24:01,339 In my memory, I kept looking for... 344 00:24:02,049 --> 00:24:11,509 ...warmth in the lonely rain. 345 00:24:12,489 --> 00:24:23,019 Even if my body dies I will keep running... 346 00:24:23,599 --> 00:24:34,269 ...until I reach the rainbow at the end of the world. 347 00:24:50,409 --> 00:24:51,969 It was snowing. 348 00:24:52,309 --> 00:24:56,369 Heavy snowflakes were falling as if they were sinking. 349 00:24:56,849 --> 00:24:59,449 The Twelve Kingdoms, Episode 21... 350 00:24:58,689 --> 00:25:05,589 Episode 21 351 00:24:58,689 --> 00:25:05,589 The Sea of Wind, The Shore of the Maze, Interlude 352 00:24:59,549 --> 00:25:02,819 The Sea of Wind, The Shore of the Maze, Interlude.