1 00:01:39,662 --> 00:01:44,652 Episode 22 2 00:01:39,662 --> 00:01:44,652 A Message 3 00:01:47,672 --> 00:01:50,102 En 4 00:01:55,612 --> 00:01:56,302 You. 5 00:01:56,442 --> 00:01:57,372 Hold it right there. 6 00:01:57,812 --> 00:01:58,472 Huh? 7 00:01:59,242 --> 00:02:01,912 I must ask you to refrain from attending class as you are. 8 00:02:03,252 --> 00:02:05,412 But, I am a Hanjyuu... 9 00:02:05,922 --> 00:02:08,892 Well then, you are excused from today's lecture. 10 00:02:12,192 --> 00:02:13,752 I'm sorry about that. 11 00:02:14,262 --> 00:02:16,592 Not everyone in En is like that, you know. 12 00:02:16,702 --> 00:02:18,822 Yes, I know that, Meiken. 13 00:02:19,102 --> 00:02:20,892 Don't call me that. 14 00:02:21,002 --> 00:02:22,192 Why not? 15 00:02:22,802 --> 00:02:24,392 There aren't many students who... 16 00:02:24,502 --> 00:02:26,662 ...pass the entrance examination for Daigaku at nineteen. 17 00:02:26,772 --> 00:02:29,542 The name signifies your famous wisdom. 18 00:02:29,942 --> 00:02:31,472 It's nothing to be ashamed of. 19 00:02:31,982 --> 00:02:34,782 I feel like I'm being called pretentious. 20 00:02:34,882 --> 00:02:37,282 What about you, Shintatsu? 21 00:02:37,382 --> 00:02:39,412 You are known as Chuchin. 22 00:02:39,752 --> 00:02:43,022 A man who works hard during the day, and studies hard all night... 23 00:02:43,162 --> 00:02:45,682 ...until his pillow is covered with spider webs. 24 00:02:46,092 --> 00:02:48,292 That's why they call you Chuchin, the "Spider Pillow." 25 00:02:48,432 --> 00:02:50,292 That's just sarcasm. 26 00:02:50,902 --> 00:02:53,892 Anyone could pass the exam if they studied that hard. 27 00:02:54,102 --> 00:02:57,402 Even so, the system here is completely different from my kingdom's. 28 00:03:06,682 --> 00:03:11,052 If you don't get used to your human form now, things'll get difficult in the future. 29 00:03:11,282 --> 00:03:12,582 You think so? 30 00:03:13,592 --> 00:03:17,422 That's why you have a hard time with horseback riding and archery. 31 00:03:17,692 --> 00:03:19,922 Yeah, I know that, but... 32 00:03:20,032 --> 00:03:21,722 No matter how smart you may be... 33 00:03:21,832 --> 00:03:24,762 ...you can't be a government official if you can't ride or shoot an arrow. 34 00:03:27,002 --> 00:03:28,332 Hey, it's Hou-Roushi! 35 00:03:34,342 --> 00:03:35,332 Bunchou. 36 00:03:36,312 --> 00:03:37,332 Bunchou! 37 00:03:37,882 --> 00:03:38,602 Rakushun. 38 00:03:39,642 --> 00:03:42,982 The scholarship you applied for has been accepted. 39 00:03:43,082 --> 00:03:44,342 Is that true? 40 00:03:44,522 --> 00:03:45,412 Yes, indeed. 41 00:03:45,582 --> 00:03:47,422 Congratulations, Bunchou. 42 00:03:47,522 --> 00:03:49,612 But why are you calling me Bunchou? 43 00:03:50,122 --> 00:03:53,852 Out of all the students here at the Daigaku, your compositions are the best. 44 00:03:54,162 --> 00:03:56,132 Everyone in the school knows you... 45 00:03:56,192 --> 00:03:59,562 ...as Bunchou, it means the master of writing. 46 00:04:00,372 --> 00:04:02,162 It doesn't only apply to your compositions... 47 00:04:02,302 --> 00:04:05,172 ...but you also excelled on the entrance examination. 48 00:04:06,342 --> 00:04:08,312 But people say that the student... 49 00:04:08,412 --> 00:04:10,172 ...with the top entrance score never graduates... 50 00:04:10,282 --> 00:04:13,212 I've heard that legend, too! 51 00:04:13,582 --> 00:04:15,602 That is not true. 52 00:04:16,822 --> 00:04:17,652 Hou-Roushi... 53 00:04:18,852 --> 00:04:20,412 I've heard that a student who enters... 54 00:04:20,522 --> 00:04:22,782 ...Daigaku before the age of 20 never graduates either. 55 00:04:22,892 --> 00:04:25,122 That is also just a myth. 56 00:04:27,092 --> 00:04:30,762 But who knows, you could be the first one! 57 00:04:37,802 --> 00:04:41,142 Congratulations, you got the scholarship! 58 00:04:41,912 --> 00:04:45,472 If I don't get a certificate this year... 59 00:04:45,782 --> 00:04:47,612 ...I'll probably get expelled. 60 00:04:47,952 --> 00:04:51,612 But that's only if you don't get a certificate in the first three years... 61 00:04:51,822 --> 00:04:53,782 You still have two years left, don't you? 62 00:04:54,252 --> 00:04:55,552 I suppose... 63 00:04:56,922 --> 00:05:00,262 By the way, is it true that you didn't go to Shougaku Preliminary? 64 00:05:00,432 --> 00:05:01,082 That's right. 65 00:05:01,192 --> 00:05:03,322 In Kou, Hanjyuu aren't allowed to attend school. 66 00:05:04,362 --> 00:05:05,892 Then how did you study? 67 00:05:06,032 --> 00:05:07,002 Cram school? 68 00:05:07,102 --> 00:05:07,892 No. 69 00:05:08,272 --> 00:05:10,032 My family would never have been able to afford it. 70 00:05:10,442 --> 00:05:13,632 Fortunately, my dad left behind a lot of books and notes. 71 00:05:14,042 --> 00:05:16,172 These were like teachers to me. 72 00:05:18,782 --> 00:05:21,872 Besides, there was nothing else for me to do in Kou. 73 00:05:22,482 --> 00:05:25,782 A Hanjyuu doesn't get a share of the land, so I couldn't even grow rice. 74 00:05:27,052 --> 00:05:30,042 I guess it's not easy being a Hanjyuu. 75 00:05:33,532 --> 00:05:35,292 Well then, I'll see you after supper. 76 00:05:35,492 --> 00:05:36,082 Huh? 77 00:05:36,192 --> 00:05:37,182 For what? 78 00:05:37,602 --> 00:05:38,962 You lazy pupil! 79 00:05:39,262 --> 00:05:41,762 You have archery practice to attend! 80 00:05:44,042 --> 00:05:46,832 I wonder if he should be looking after others... 81 00:05:54,952 --> 00:05:56,472 Hey, how's it going? 82 00:05:57,782 --> 00:05:59,152 Long time no hear. 83 00:05:59,452 --> 00:06:00,442 How have you been? 84 00:06:01,452 --> 00:06:03,352 I still feel embarrassed talking to the bird... 85 00:06:03,462 --> 00:06:05,362 ...because I feel like I'm talking to myself. 86 00:06:05,962 --> 00:06:08,622 Anyway, I'm finally getting used to life in Kinpa Palace. 87 00:06:09,792 --> 00:06:15,232 I found out that there are at least thirty-two buildings for me to sleep in. 88 00:06:16,002 --> 00:06:19,332 I told them I don't need that many, but... 89 00:06:19,802 --> 00:06:20,672 That cannot be done. 90 00:06:21,042 --> 00:06:24,872 But we can use the buildings as shelters for the refugees from Kou. 91 00:06:25,082 --> 00:06:26,132 Out of the question. 92 00:06:26,382 --> 00:06:29,942 If we can't use them for refugees, how about using them as public hospitals? 93 00:06:31,082 --> 00:06:31,812 Taishi. 94 00:06:36,052 --> 00:06:38,352 Your Majesty, I'm afraid that... 95 00:06:38,462 --> 00:06:43,452 ...those buildings are granted by the Heavens for you to reside in. 96 00:06:44,162 --> 00:06:46,692 But Kei is not wealthy. 97 00:06:47,002 --> 00:06:49,692 And I don't mind living in a smaller place. 98 00:06:49,872 --> 00:06:52,562 Your Majesty, a kingdom needs to have a certain prestige. 99 00:06:52,772 --> 00:06:56,172 If the people hear you say such things, it will affect your dignity as a queen. 100 00:06:57,342 --> 00:07:01,902 I still can't understand the prestige of a kingdom, or the dignity of a queen. 101 00:07:07,892 --> 00:07:08,942 Thank you for your hard work. 102 00:07:13,562 --> 00:07:14,352 Your Majesty! 103 00:07:14,862 --> 00:07:18,232 You must not act so friendly towards handmaidens. 104 00:07:18,632 --> 00:07:19,622 They will look down upon you. 105 00:07:21,172 --> 00:07:22,392 Would you please listen to me? 106 00:07:22,832 --> 00:07:24,702 What are you writing? 107 00:07:24,902 --> 00:07:28,242 I want to write down everything I learn. 108 00:07:30,482 --> 00:07:32,342 If other officials were to see you doing such a thing... 109 00:07:32,442 --> 00:07:34,072 ...they would be worried. 110 00:07:34,182 --> 00:07:37,712 I get scolded by Keiki all the time. 111 00:07:35,052 --> 00:07:37,712 The ruler of a kingdom must know that... 112 00:07:38,052 --> 00:07:40,882 Sometimes I wonder if all Kirin are as critical as he is. 113 00:07:41,522 --> 00:07:46,682 We'd probably get along well if he weren't so serious. 114 00:07:47,532 --> 00:07:51,432 Aside from Keiki, I don't have any problems with the officials. 115 00:07:53,402 --> 00:07:57,772 Also, I have a personal handmaiden, named Gyokuyou. 116 00:07:58,042 --> 00:08:00,032 She's a nice person, I really like her. 117 00:08:00,512 --> 00:08:04,202 Now that I think about it, I've met a girl named Gyokuyou once before... 118 00:08:04,542 --> 00:08:06,942 It must be a popular name in this world. 119 00:08:11,122 --> 00:08:14,782 You've probably already heard about it, but King Kou has passed away. 120 00:08:15,952 --> 00:08:18,422 The Kingdom of Kou will have a rough time from now on. 121 00:08:18,762 --> 00:08:22,222 From what I saw, it doesn't seem too bad for now... 122 00:08:22,332 --> 00:08:24,892 ...so I don't want you to worry. 123 00:08:26,702 --> 00:08:27,762 That's right. 124 00:08:27,902 --> 00:08:29,872 I visited the Kingdom of Kou. 125 00:08:30,172 --> 00:08:32,402 I told Keiki there were people I needed to see... 126 00:08:32,502 --> 00:08:34,272 ...and I persuaded him to let me go. 127 00:08:34,542 --> 00:08:35,942 It brought back memories. 128 00:08:36,942 --> 00:08:39,882 I couldn't help but feel guilty for what happened. 129 00:08:40,512 --> 00:08:41,502 Also... 130 00:08:43,652 --> 00:08:44,742 Oh my! 131 00:08:46,222 --> 00:08:48,342 Remember me from back then? 132 00:08:50,022 --> 00:08:55,122 Your mother treated me like an old friend... 133 00:08:55,692 --> 00:08:59,492 ...so I didn't tell her that I became a queen. 134 00:09:00,332 --> 00:09:04,562 I talked to her about how you were doing in En. 135 00:09:05,272 --> 00:09:08,732 She seemed very worried about you. 136 00:09:09,642 --> 00:09:11,342 She is such a nice person. 137 00:09:12,442 --> 00:09:14,212 The bread she baked was delicious. 138 00:09:16,512 --> 00:09:19,782 And I also went to see them... 139 00:09:31,732 --> 00:09:32,992 Please stop it! 140 00:09:33,602 --> 00:09:37,332 What an honor it is for Queen Kei to pay a visit to... 141 00:09:37,442 --> 00:09:39,302 ...such a forsaken place as this. 142 00:09:39,542 --> 00:09:42,602 My late father committed countless atrocities... 143 00:09:42,712 --> 00:09:44,002 Please, stop it! 144 00:09:45,542 --> 00:09:48,512 We have received your letter, Queen Kei, Your Majesty. 145 00:09:48,712 --> 00:09:52,882 So you are the son and daughter of King Kou. 146 00:09:53,152 --> 00:09:53,882 Indeed. 147 00:09:54,392 --> 00:09:58,122 After our father passed away, we nullified our contract of immortality. 148 00:09:58,592 --> 00:09:59,892 We have become human again. 149 00:09:59,992 --> 00:10:02,262 But because I came to this world, your father... 150 00:10:03,132 --> 00:10:05,032 I heard people now call him Saku-Ou. 151 00:10:05,602 --> 00:10:08,662 It's my fault your father lost his way. 152 00:10:09,902 --> 00:10:11,872 If there is anything I can do to help... 153 00:10:12,072 --> 00:10:14,472 Living in Kou must be very difficult. 154 00:10:15,072 --> 00:10:16,602 You could come to Kei if you'd like... 155 00:10:17,282 --> 00:10:19,682 We chose to live here. 156 00:10:23,982 --> 00:10:28,582 But there are much richer fields, why come to a place like this? 157 00:10:28,692 --> 00:10:30,522 The situation in Kou is going to get worse. 158 00:10:30,822 --> 00:10:33,152 Until a new ruler ascends the throne... 159 00:10:33,292 --> 00:10:36,822 ...we want to cultivate as large a field as we can. 160 00:10:37,032 --> 00:10:42,062 But you two lived in the Royal Palace without aging for fifty years... 161 00:10:42,202 --> 00:10:44,762 ...and now you want to live an ordinary life? 162 00:10:45,102 --> 00:10:48,162 That's why we weren't aware of the true lives of our citizens... 163 00:10:48,912 --> 00:10:52,712 ...or what was really happening in the Kingdom... 164 00:10:54,352 --> 00:10:55,902 ...or about the ones like you, either. 165 00:10:58,652 --> 00:11:02,522 Please make the Kingdom of Kei a wonderful and prosperous kingdom. 166 00:11:03,022 --> 00:11:05,792 So that the next ruler of Kou will follow your example... 167 00:11:05,922 --> 00:11:07,592 ...and do the same for Kou. 168 00:11:08,532 --> 00:11:12,052 All I could tell them was that I'd do my best. 169 00:11:14,672 --> 00:11:18,932 Although, to tell the truth, I don't even know where to begin. 170 00:11:19,602 --> 00:11:23,042 Up in the royal palace, I can't even hear the voices of the people. 171 00:11:24,712 --> 00:11:25,902 My friend? 172 00:11:26,382 --> 00:11:27,142 Yes. 173 00:11:27,382 --> 00:11:30,042 I heard Kourin asked someone to take care of a Kaikyaku. 174 00:11:31,352 --> 00:11:33,612 However, shortly after that, Kourin passed away... 175 00:11:34,192 --> 00:11:37,282 ...so I don't know what happened to the Kaikyaku. 176 00:11:37,792 --> 00:11:40,422 If you mean Sugimoto, she's already... 177 00:11:40,532 --> 00:11:42,362 No, it wasn't her. 178 00:11:42,462 --> 00:11:43,692 It was a male. 179 00:11:47,272 --> 00:11:48,132 Asano! 180 00:11:49,772 --> 00:11:53,132 I wonder if Kourin saved Asano... 181 00:11:53,912 --> 00:11:57,102 If she did, then it means he might be alive somewhere. 182 00:11:57,642 --> 00:12:00,582 But that's all they knew about it. 183 00:12:01,552 --> 00:12:04,012 I really hope he's still alive. 184 00:12:04,882 --> 00:12:06,982 I wanted to start searching for him right away. 185 00:12:07,152 --> 00:12:11,712 But it's strictly forbidden to send my army into another kingdom. 186 00:12:14,492 --> 00:12:16,822 Besides, as the Queen of Kei... 187 00:12:17,132 --> 00:12:21,362 ...there are so many things I have to do in Kei right away. 188 00:12:23,702 --> 00:12:25,102 Oh, that's right... 189 00:12:25,502 --> 00:12:28,032 I've postponed the coronation for a long time... 190 00:12:28,142 --> 00:12:30,472 ...but I've finally decided to hold it next month. 191 00:12:31,082 --> 00:12:33,912 I really hope that you'll be able to attend. 192 00:12:34,612 --> 00:12:36,272 So, how is everything with you, Rakushun? 193 00:12:36,752 --> 00:12:40,312 I hope I have better news to tell you next time. 194 00:12:40,822 --> 00:12:42,552 Hope to hear from soon. 195 00:12:43,922 --> 00:12:45,452 Sounds like she's doing okay. 196 00:12:49,932 --> 00:12:53,122 I just gave her a little helping hand... 197 00:12:55,302 --> 00:12:56,532 Hi, Youko. 198 00:12:57,072 --> 00:12:58,472 I'm glad to hear from you. 199 00:12:59,072 --> 00:13:01,062 I'm doing fine myself. 200 00:13:03,842 --> 00:13:06,472 It is a serious matter if there is suspicion that... 201 00:13:06,742 --> 00:13:09,342 ...the Lord of Baku Province is committing treason. 202 00:13:09,912 --> 00:13:12,712 I'd like to oppose if I may, the Lord of Baku Province, Koukan... 203 00:13:12,822 --> 00:13:14,912 ...refused to obey Jyoei during the entire ordeal. 204 00:13:15,192 --> 00:13:17,852 He did not even let the army of the false queen near Baku Province. 205 00:13:18,222 --> 00:13:19,422 That may be true... 206 00:13:19,762 --> 00:13:24,022 However, what if he refused to obey her, believing that she was the true queen? 207 00:13:24,302 --> 00:13:27,922 It's hard to believe that Koukan would commit treason. 208 00:13:28,272 --> 00:13:29,062 Excuse me... 209 00:13:29,802 --> 00:13:32,672 Baku is one of the provinces of Kei, isn't it? 210 00:13:33,042 --> 00:13:33,632 Well then... 211 00:13:33,742 --> 00:13:34,672 Your Majesty. 212 00:13:35,212 --> 00:13:37,172 If I may suggest... 213 00:13:37,412 --> 00:13:40,382 ...dismiss the Lord of Baku Province, and replace him with... 214 00:13:40,512 --> 00:13:43,002 ...Gahou, the Lord of Wa Province for the time being. 215 00:13:43,352 --> 00:13:45,942 This should be determined after the coronation ceremony. 216 00:13:47,352 --> 00:13:50,752 Well, if that's what the Daishiba, the Minister of Ceremonies, suggests... 217 00:13:50,862 --> 00:13:51,912 Your Majesty! 218 00:13:52,492 --> 00:13:55,582 I am the Daishito, the Minister of Interior. 219 00:13:56,892 --> 00:13:59,762 I am the Daishiba, the Minister of Military Affairs. 220 00:14:00,202 --> 00:14:04,002 The Minister of Ceremonies is addressed as the Daisouhaku. 221 00:14:04,372 --> 00:14:08,002 Do you mean to change my position to the Minister of Military Affairs? 222 00:14:18,852 --> 00:14:20,582 Well then, do as you see fit... 223 00:14:21,822 --> 00:14:22,792 General Jinrai. 224 00:14:23,962 --> 00:14:25,982 You may escort the Lord of Wa. 225 00:14:26,262 --> 00:14:28,052 Y-Yes, sir. 226 00:14:29,392 --> 00:14:35,532 Your Majesty, I've heard bad rumors about the Lord of Wa, Gahou. 227 00:14:35,632 --> 00:14:38,472 That he forces hard labor on the citizens... 228 00:14:38,772 --> 00:14:41,432 ...but covers his tracks well. 229 00:14:41,942 --> 00:14:44,912 Despite already being in charge of Wa Province... 230 00:14:45,112 --> 00:14:47,202 ...what if he is scheming to take over Baku? 231 00:14:47,582 --> 00:14:51,212 If you keep letting them make decisions... 232 00:14:51,522 --> 00:14:54,312 I understand, Seikyou. 233 00:14:54,622 --> 00:14:58,522 I apologize for being meddlesome, Your Majesty. 234 00:15:00,122 --> 00:15:02,492 I see, you went to see my mom. 235 00:15:03,232 --> 00:15:05,462 I feel bad that she didn't treat you appropriately. 236 00:15:06,062 --> 00:15:08,332 I did tell her about you, though... 237 00:15:08,732 --> 00:15:12,502 Well, she was always like that, so give her a break, will you? 238 00:15:13,242 --> 00:15:15,732 But if she was acting like that... 239 00:15:15,942 --> 00:15:18,502 ...that means you weren't with the Kei Taiho, were you? 240 00:15:19,042 --> 00:15:21,772 You shouldn't wander around by yourself like that. 241 00:15:35,392 --> 00:15:39,192 What brings you to the office of the Royal Court, Your Majesty? 242 00:15:39,702 --> 00:15:42,762 I wanted to see what kind of work goes on in here. 243 00:15:42,902 --> 00:15:43,802 Your Majesty! 244 00:15:44,272 --> 00:15:46,462 Ah, Minister, actually I was... 245 00:15:46,572 --> 00:15:50,632 No ruler has ever visited the office of the Royal Court... 246 00:15:51,182 --> 00:15:52,972 Everyone is astonished, Your Majesty. 247 00:15:53,312 --> 00:15:55,072 I-I see... 248 00:15:55,582 --> 00:15:56,912 I'm sorry to have bothered you. 249 00:15:58,282 --> 00:15:59,152 Kaitatsu... 250 00:15:59,252 --> 00:15:59,882 Hush! 251 00:16:02,252 --> 00:16:05,552 You didn't have a monarchy where you're from... 252 00:16:05,662 --> 00:16:07,592 ...so you might not understand. 253 00:16:07,762 --> 00:16:10,492 But the kingdom's prestige and the ruler's dignity are very important. 254 00:16:11,632 --> 00:16:13,792 People here are very aware of social status. 255 00:16:13,902 --> 00:16:16,462 If you neglect it, it can cause trouble. 256 00:16:16,932 --> 00:16:18,872 It's only natural for a ruler to be a little arrogant. 257 00:16:18,972 --> 00:16:21,872 That way, people believe rulers can back up their arrogance. 258 00:16:22,212 --> 00:16:23,612 A ruler who lacks self-confidence... 259 00:16:23,712 --> 00:16:26,512 ...will appear unable to assert himself. 260 00:16:26,842 --> 00:16:28,512 So you should try to be a little more arrogant. 261 00:16:29,552 --> 00:16:32,542 Anyway, I'm glad that things are going well between you and the Kei Taiho. 262 00:16:32,752 --> 00:16:35,242 It's also good to hear that you're getting along with the officials. 263 00:16:36,292 --> 00:16:40,382 By the way, Gyokuyou is the name of a goddess who lives on Mt. Hou. 264 00:16:40,732 --> 00:16:43,562 You probably met her when you received the Tenchoku. 265 00:16:44,732 --> 00:16:46,962 Maybe not, I'm still not sure if gods really exist. 266 00:16:47,372 --> 00:16:50,272 She is supposed to be a beautiful lady known as Lady Hekika Genkun. 267 00:16:50,472 --> 00:16:54,462 So people call beautiful ladies "Gyokuyou." 268 00:16:54,912 --> 00:16:56,642 If you become a good queen... 269 00:16:56,772 --> 00:17:00,212 ...the name "Youko" will become a popular name in the Kingdom of Kei. 270 00:17:00,682 --> 00:17:05,012 Speaking of which, I have a nickname in school. 271 00:17:05,322 --> 00:17:08,312 It's the same name my father was called by, "Bunchou." 272 00:17:08,792 --> 00:17:10,382 It's a little embarrassing. 273 00:17:11,292 --> 00:17:13,782 Your name suits you, Gyokuyou. 274 00:17:14,592 --> 00:17:17,252 Now I can never face Master Rakushun. 275 00:17:18,102 --> 00:17:21,792 I've been living comfortably here. 276 00:17:22,202 --> 00:17:24,692 The teachers and students here are pretty nice, too. 277 00:17:25,242 --> 00:17:28,732 The En Taiho will take me to your coronation ceremony. 278 00:17:29,072 --> 00:17:34,102 I shouldn't be asking him, but I really want to see you as a queen. 279 00:17:34,882 --> 00:17:37,972 But until then, I've got a lot to study. 280 00:17:39,322 --> 00:17:41,292 Hang in there, Youko. 281 00:17:41,522 --> 00:17:43,252 Well, I'll see you soon. 282 00:17:47,122 --> 00:17:51,292 You told Master Rakushun that you have no problems with the officials? 283 00:17:51,602 --> 00:17:54,962 That's right, I really don't have any problems with them. 284 00:17:55,172 --> 00:17:57,632 Or at least, we don't fight over things face to face. 285 00:17:58,142 --> 00:18:02,162 Maybe it's just that none of the officials even try to communicate with me. 286 00:18:02,612 --> 00:18:04,512 But I don't think I'm lying. 287 00:18:05,142 --> 00:18:07,702 I often hear the word "Kaitatsu." 288 00:18:08,912 --> 00:18:09,972 That is... 289 00:18:10,512 --> 00:18:13,682 I heard there was a great king, now called Tatsu-Ou, in Kei once. 290 00:18:15,152 --> 00:18:17,022 Kaitatsu means "Miss Tatsu-Ou"... 291 00:18:17,122 --> 00:18:19,062 People don't expect much from a queen. 292 00:18:19,222 --> 00:18:20,712 I know what it means. 293 00:18:21,692 --> 00:18:23,962 But there is no point in telling that to Rakushun. 294 00:18:25,002 --> 00:18:29,162 Perhaps you don't want to show him your troubles because he's your friend. 295 00:18:29,602 --> 00:18:32,192 I'm probably not being completely honest with him... 296 00:18:32,302 --> 00:18:35,202 But it's not because I don't want to reveal my troubles to him. 297 00:18:35,572 --> 00:18:37,872 It is true that I don't want to worry him, but... 298 00:18:39,142 --> 00:18:40,472 I think... 299 00:18:41,752 --> 00:18:43,842 Maybe I'm just trying to stretch my limits. 300 00:18:44,352 --> 00:18:45,612 Stretch your limits? 301 00:18:45,722 --> 00:18:49,912 I don't think everything is going smoothly as Rakushun says it is. 302 00:18:50,252 --> 00:18:54,422 I'm sure he's worried about the situation in Kou, and about his mom. 303 00:18:54,762 --> 00:18:59,062 Being a Hanjyuu, he's probably having a tough time in the Daigaku, too. 304 00:18:59,962 --> 00:19:02,762 Even if he encounters obstacles or frustrations... 305 00:19:03,532 --> 00:19:06,062 ...Rakushun never complains. 306 00:19:07,242 --> 00:19:09,142 I'm sure he has his problems. 307 00:19:10,042 --> 00:19:13,242 That's why I really respect him for his composure. 308 00:19:17,982 --> 00:19:18,682 Hey! 309 00:19:18,782 --> 00:19:20,052 What's the meaning of this? 310 00:19:20,582 --> 00:19:23,182 "I hereby promise to return these books accordingly"? 311 00:19:23,352 --> 00:19:25,912 Why does only Rakushun have to sign such a thing? 312 00:19:26,122 --> 00:19:27,252 Meiken, it's okay. 313 00:19:27,792 --> 00:19:30,992 Do you honestly think that he gnaws on the books? 314 00:19:31,132 --> 00:19:31,962 No, it's not that... 315 00:19:32,062 --> 00:19:34,052 Then you must believe the other rumor... 316 00:19:34,172 --> 00:19:35,862 That he might sell the books because he's poor? 317 00:19:36,002 --> 00:19:37,302 Meiken! 318 00:19:37,902 --> 00:19:38,832 Rakushun. 319 00:19:40,572 --> 00:19:41,402 Chuchin... 320 00:19:47,242 --> 00:19:48,232 You can have them all. 321 00:19:48,582 --> 00:19:51,072 I just need to borrow them, so... 322 00:19:51,652 --> 00:19:53,482 It's okay, I won't be needing them. 323 00:19:59,722 --> 00:20:02,122 Chuchin, are you quitting? 324 00:20:03,432 --> 00:20:06,162 I couldn't get a certificate this year, either. 325 00:20:06,262 --> 00:20:08,232 At least, if I quit before I get expelled... 326 00:20:08,432 --> 00:20:12,302 ...the others will think I left to be with my family. 327 00:20:12,642 --> 00:20:16,132 You can try harder, you've studied for eight years... 328 00:20:16,242 --> 00:20:17,472 Stop it, Rakushun. 329 00:20:18,682 --> 00:20:21,112 Sometimes, trying hard isn't enough. 330 00:20:34,492 --> 00:20:35,752 Well, that was fast. 331 00:20:36,162 --> 00:20:37,682 Are you back already? 332 00:20:47,342 --> 00:20:48,462 Sorry about that. 333 00:20:48,842 --> 00:20:52,242 I thought you might have used up all your silver grains by now. 334 00:20:53,682 --> 00:20:56,202 Thank you very much for your kindness. 335 00:20:58,352 --> 00:21:00,752 Um, Youko... 336 00:21:02,022 --> 00:21:04,422 I was wondering if Queen Kei is doing okay. 337 00:21:04,822 --> 00:21:06,522 Did she say something? 338 00:21:06,762 --> 00:21:07,922 No, just... 339 00:21:08,492 --> 00:21:09,982 She said everything was fine. 340 00:21:10,532 --> 00:21:13,862 But most of the current officials worked for Yo-Ou... 341 00:21:14,002 --> 00:21:19,962 ...and they have controlled all the affairs of Kei until now. 342 00:21:20,742 --> 00:21:24,442 So I thought those officials would be giving her a hard time... 343 00:21:24,842 --> 00:21:26,372 You two... 344 00:21:26,482 --> 00:21:27,172 Huh? 345 00:21:27,312 --> 00:21:28,302 Nothing. 346 00:21:30,512 --> 00:21:33,922 I think if you understand her, that's what matters. 347 00:21:35,022 --> 00:21:36,082 I see... 348 00:21:36,852 --> 00:21:40,052 I thought she was complaining to you about something. 349 00:21:41,992 --> 00:21:43,482 Youko is the Queen. 350 00:21:43,992 --> 00:21:45,392 She has to be strong. 351 00:21:45,832 --> 00:21:46,692 Yeah! 352 00:21:49,902 --> 00:21:54,342 Perhaps Master Rakushun is aware that you are stretching your limits. 353 00:21:54,472 --> 00:21:55,732 You think so? 354 00:21:58,442 --> 00:21:59,912 That's all right. 355 00:22:01,212 --> 00:22:06,312 Your Majesty, the Taiho has requested your urgent presence. 356 00:22:06,622 --> 00:22:07,412 Okay. 357 00:22:08,152 --> 00:22:09,552 Go ahead without me. 358 00:22:09,792 --> 00:22:10,912 I'll be right there. 359 00:22:11,062 --> 00:22:11,752 Yes, Your Majesty. 360 00:22:15,232 --> 00:22:17,392 I forgot to tell you something important. 361 00:22:18,202 --> 00:22:23,572 I told you that I was given a name, Sekishi, which means Red Child. 362 00:22:24,102 --> 00:22:29,512 In Hourai, there's a word written in the same way, and it means a baby. 363 00:22:29,972 --> 00:22:32,002 I'm not too fond of it... 364 00:22:32,282 --> 00:22:35,302 ...but it's not totally incorrect since I'm like a baby here. 365 00:22:36,012 --> 00:22:37,242 I heard it's a custom to... 366 00:22:37,352 --> 00:22:39,822 ...change the name of the era before the coronation ceremony. 367 00:22:41,052 --> 00:22:46,322 So I've discussed it with Keiki, and using the characters for Red and Easy... 368 00:22:46,992 --> 00:22:48,932 ...we've decided to call it "Sekiraku." 369 00:22:51,032 --> 00:22:53,462 I can picture your frowning face. 370 00:22:54,772 --> 00:23:00,702 But if I hadn't met you, I would've died in the woods that day. 371 00:23:07,682 --> 00:23:12,122 So I've decided to use part of your name. 372 00:23:27,872 --> 00:23:38,402 The shadow of the moon reflects over the Sea of Emptiness. 373 00:23:39,142 --> 00:23:49,752 Let's sleep in the soft silver luster for now. 374 00:23:50,392 --> 00:24:00,922 In my memory, I kept looking for... 375 00:24:01,632 --> 00:24:11,102 ...warmth in the lonely rain. 376 00:24:12,082 --> 00:24:22,612