Seiran and Sakujun Sa are casting dice with their lives at stake. They will determine which of the two will be first to drink the poison in the wine cups. In the meantime , With the revelation of the various crimes committed by the Sa Clan, everyone connected to the family, without exception, has been arrested. In the midst of the chaos, Kokujun became the heir apparent to the position of Clan head. This means that he must now bear the heavy burden of guilt and responsibility for his clan's sins.
Every Meeting Ends in Parting
Two-three. Here. Nine years ago, the person who arranged for the murder of Shunki's parents, the late Advisor Sa's son and daughter-in-law, it was you, wasn't it? There’s no way that Advisor Sa's brother Chusho could’ve managed to pull it off on his own. Let alone got the idea In the first place. Oh, really? I wouldn't be the least surprised if some unproductive youngster from the sa clan got fed up with Advisor Sa's constant interference with his deprived amusement, and gave a few suggestions to Chusho as a small form of personal revenge. That is a rather intriguing story you’re telling. Oh, it gets better. Don't you want to hear the reason why your father was brought down? It seems that hardship can make people grow. The former prince has become quite skilled in little tricks and traps. Perhaps we should have a toast in honor of your pathetically sincere effort? Do as you wish. Then In honor of the former prince, who has become cruel-tongued, spiteful and pessimistic in his old age, I raise my glass! A toast! I had the Merchants Guild do some investigating, I found out that the Sa Clan's main branch ordered several kinds of incense all at once. Yes so? They were highly addictive and would gradually affect person’s mind in a certain way. You're very knowledgeable. I assume that in your research, you discovered exactly who it was that ordered those special drugs. Yeah. It was your mother and grandmother. Well, those two would certainly do something like that. Oh yes, and I’m sure it has nothing to do with a certain unproductive slacker who knows all sorts of strange things quietly telling them about it, just to cope with his boredom. Perhaps, I’m sure there are probably kind and honest people out there who would actually answer if you asked them about such things. This wine is strong. My throat is burning. It's finally over, isn’t it? Yeah. Job well done, you two. As I said to lady shurei, You've done outstandingly as the new governors. Thank you very much, Mr. sai. It’s Not over yet. We're still not finished here. I have to take the flower bud pin back from that man. yeah. Then why don't I go and finish the last part of our mission okay? Do you think Shurei will be all right going on her own like that? That is Princess's problem. That means It's only proper for her to get it back herself. Right. This is one of those things we can’t really interfere with. Would you tell me something? Why are you, or rather, why are the people of this world so open-hearted? Open-hearted? What do you mean? I only need one person in the entire world, and that would be more than enough for me, but most people for example you, are different, aren’t you? You may love your princess, but there’re other people whom you hold dear as well. Yeah, that's right. In the past, the only person who was truly important to me was my little brother. But now... Things are very different. But I only have one person who’s important to me, that means I'm trying to give all of myself to her, and her alone. So I would appreciate it, if people like you who have other to care about would stop interfering. When it comes to me, Sakujun Sa, I can actually be extremely selfish, if I do say so myself. I take anything and everything I desire. I don't pick and choose. Why bother, when I can grasp it all. If you become too greedy, you won't be able to get the things you truly desire. As usual You don’t understand. Someone like you could never comprehend How much I love all of them, and how fortunate I am to have them in my life. You're right. I don't think I do understand. And Frankly I don't think I care to either. Say... how would you react if I told you that your princess served me Gan Lu tea while she was here? Knowing her, I can only guess that you used some cheap tactics to make her do it. My Lady's Gan Lu tea was exceptionally delicious, wasn't it? Now I would like you to make some Gan Lu for me. No way. Yes. It was very delicious. If you don't brew any Gan Lu tea for me, then I’m afraid I’m going to die! I don't understand, why did he want to drink that tea so badly. I'll tell you one thing. I was told by My Lady that I'm her second favorite person in the world. Why tell me something like that? I wouldn’t say that’s particularly worth bragging about. It is, when Her favorite person is a man whom no one can hope to match. Is it all right if I ask you who your number one favorite person is? it's Father, of course. Even though he's a hopeless father, he's always been my number one. That's why second place is good enough for me. And don't try to pretend you don't understand exactly what I mean by that. My goodness ,You always have had a terrible personality. I wouldn't mind being told that by anyone else, but not you. I envy you. Huh? I said I envy you. I would love to be told by her that I'm, say, even her third favorite person in the world. His face is turning pale. There's no more time left. I have one more question. You certainly are inquisitive, aren’t you? If I didn’t know any better, I’d say you wanted to get acquainted with me? If that were the case, then you really should've said something at the beginning. I would've been able to entertain you so more better. You’ve already returned the flower bud hairpin to My Lady, right? Yes, I returned it. Now that I know for sure I'm satisfied. If you don't mind, I'm going to have you let me win this little bet. You're joking, right? You certainly are as merciless as always, my prince. And which of us is cold-blooded enough to put poison in all the cups. Very impressive. I make sure to prepare a tasteless, odorless poison, but it seems you've come prepared to ensure that you wouldn't lose to that sort of thing. Frankly, I find that a little cowardly of you. Do you think I'd risk my life with you as my opponent? Besides You're only able to stand up to this fast-acting poison, because you are using a neutralizing antidote as well. I didn’t know such thing. It's just that I have experimented with so many poisons over the years to kill time, my body's built up a resistance to them. You are a monster! Are you all right? I must admit I’m impressed, You must have quite a strong stomach for alcohol. To tell you the truth, I couldn’t resist making a few small improvements to the wine we drunk. It's so strong, that even the heaviest of drinkers will fall over after drinking just a single cup. For you to nonchalantly drink so many cups of it, only become dizzy now after physically exerting yourself, Just what kind of body do you have? Well, sorry to run off, but I’m afraid there's some place I have to be, so I will take this chance to excuse myself. Why don't you stay here, you look like you could use a little rest. If anyone were to win a bet against me, that someone would never be you.
The Story of Saiunkoku
Sh-Shunki. Don't worry about a thing. Lord kokujun. I'm still right here by your side. No matter what happens, I'll always be with you. Always. There's no moon. That's right. Tonight’s supposed to be the new moon. This will probably be the last time. As governor, it’s my duty to arrest him and pass judgment on his crimes. That's why this will be the very last time I can really meet him as myself, as just playing shurei hong. It seems I can hardly move my fingers anymore. Come to me quickly, my lovely princess. You never betray my expectations. So please come quickly. What do you think you’re doing, hanging around in such an out-of-the-way place like this. What happened? Wh-What's going on? What’s wrong, Are you sick? Just as I promised. The thing most important to you. This is no time for that! In the end, in the end it was you, you only gave me hot water. You've been drinking wine. And a lot of it. If that wine mixes weirdly with Gan Lu tea in your stomach, you can end up making yourself sick. Just have the hot water today and get some decent rest, okay? If you don't brew any Gan Lu tea for me, then I’m afraid I’m going to die. That is something a child would say. You know, you do have to try to treat your body properly, I'll just give you hot water. What you didn’t know is that In that hot water, I had already added a slow acting poison that I'm not resistant to that would eventually kill me, I don't get it, there was nothing wrong with you yesterday! I also chopped up a neutralizing antidote and added it to the Gan Lu tea. You were all energetic and running around, How could this have happened? When I said I would die if you didn't make Gan Lu tea, I was telling the truth. Hey, this is probably just due to scratched throat or something, right? I was thinking of telling you the truth, you know. That you're the one who killed me. If I did that then you’d never be able to forget me. I feel like I could become a special person to you that way. You need Medicine! You don't have any on you, do you? But it’s funny for the first time in my life, I began to think about what I could do for the sake of someone other than myself. Once I started to think that way, I realized that no matter how I looked at it, I was the greatest obstacle in your way. But I was weak enough to make one final gamble for my life. But You overcame it easily. What? Why are you laughing like that? Where's your medicine? I always keep making you angry. Just once, I would've liked to see you smile. Come on, where is it? My eyes. I guess that means The last part of me to go will be my hearing. Please play the erhu for me. Quit joking around! Never mind! I'll go and get Eigetsu! What is it? I must’ve told you over and over, that it’s much better like this. You never called me by my real name, not even once. Let me go. I'll get Eigetsu to come right away. To you, What place do I hold in your heart? I’m begging you, please let me go. It's not really your fault, but while I still have the chance, I'm giving you the life of Sakujun Sa. Is this my fault? They say beauty and a happy life don’t go together. Deadly illnesses always strike the ideal man. I was planning on passing away without saying this to you, but now, at the very final moment...I love you. The way you play the erhu, the way you always make tea for me, everything about you. No, I’m not gonna let you avoid this subject like that, I’m not going to allow you to say something like that and then die! And I’m not going to call you by your name! What should I call you, anyway? You were always young master to me. Besides, You never once called me by my real name either, did you! Wait for me. You were the one person who could ever win a bet against me. In all truth, You really were a special person to me. When I decided on this path, I fully expected to die with no regrets. They always say that every meeting ends in parting, but still, I wanted you to say my name, I wanted to hear you play the erhu again. I wanted to spend more time together with you. I wanted to make you say you loved me. Where is the... the moon? Tonight is the night of the new moon. What's the matter, Your Majesty? Is there something out there? No, I just had this strange feeling, it’s funny, ever since Shurei and Seiran came into my life, I found what's important to me, it’s giving me courage to the extent that I’m not afraid of darkness any more. Indeed. Of course, I also love you very much, Shuei and koru as well. Thank you for saying so, your majesty . I have to ask though, where do I rank compared with Shurei? How am I supposed to answer that? You can't compare between the two. Long ago, I thought it would be enough just to have my Elder Brother with me, but now I can’t help but feel that would be a total waste. Sounds like You're being rather greedy, your majority ? Didn’t you know, A real king is supposed to be greedy. But Despite your greediness, you've done a very abnormal job of restraining yourself and doing your best. It’s very impressive. Stop, if you Keep saying such nice things, I might end up crying to you like a spoiled child. Right now I feel like I must have a pretty pathetic expression on my face. Well, That's true. You certainly do. But that’s fine, I actually kind of like it. Don't worry, It's all right. We're all here by your side supporting you. You know, if I could only see Shurei and no one else, I feel like until I meet her, this world would be boring, and once we did meet, I'd make up for it by living like a blazing fire burning furiously until it goes out, and I'd die alone, and yet, I don't think I’d have a single regret. But you know, Shuei. Even if that were the case, I can’t help but think I’m luckier to have many different people dear to me. Seiran! Hold on, What's the matter?! My... My Lady...! I'll go find her. Shurei! We were worried about... Come with me, quickly! You never once called me by my real name either, did you! Goodbye , Shurei...!
Next Episode
What's the matter, Seiran? You're so unsteady on your feet. Come on, you’ve gotta get your act together. Okay, now to put an end to this conflict once and for all. Come on everyone, it’s time to go and rescue Yushun Tei!
They will determine which of the two will be first to drink the poison in the wine cups.
In the meantime , With the revelation of the various crimes committed by the Sa Clan, everyone connected to the family, without exception, has been arrested.
In the midst of the chaos, Kokujun became the heir apparent to the position of Clan head. This means that he must now bear the heavy burden of guilt and responsibility for his clan's sins.
Every Meeting Ends in Parting
Two-three.
Here.
Nine years ago, the person who arranged for the murder of Shunki's parents, the late Advisor Sa's son and daughter-in-law, it was you, wasn't it?
There’s no way that Advisor Sa's brother Chusho could’ve managed to pull it off on his own. Let alone got the idea In the first place.
Oh, really?
I wouldn't be the least surprised if some unproductive youngster from the sa clan got fed up with Advisor Sa's constant interference with his deprived amusement, and gave a few suggestions to Chusho as a small form of personal revenge.
That is a rather intriguing story you’re telling.
Oh, it gets better. Don't you want to hear the reason why your father was brought down?
It seems that hardship can make people grow.
The former prince has become quite skilled in little tricks and traps.
Perhaps we should have a toast in honor of your pathetically sincere effort?
Do as you wish.
Then In honor of the former prince, who has become cruel-tongued, spiteful and pessimistic in his old age, I raise my glass! A toast!
I had the Merchants Guild do some investigating, I found out that the Sa Clan's main branch ordered several kinds of incense all at once.
Yes so?
They were highly addictive and would gradually affect person’s mind in a certain way.
You're very knowledgeable.
I assume that in your research, you discovered exactly who it was that ordered those special drugs.
Yeah. It was your mother and grandmother.
Well, those two would certainly do something like that.
Oh yes, and I’m sure it has nothing to do with a certain unproductive slacker who knows all sorts of strange things quietly telling them about it, just to cope with his boredom.
Perhaps, I’m sure there are probably kind and honest people out there who would actually answer if you asked them about such things.
This wine is strong.
My throat is burning.
It's finally over, isn’t it?
Yeah. Job well done, you two.
As I said to lady shurei, You've done outstandingly as the new governors.
Thank you very much, Mr. sai.
It’s Not over yet.
We're still not finished here.
I have to take the flower bud pin back from that man.
yeah.
Then why don't I go and finish the last part of our mission okay?
Do you think Shurei will be all right going on her own like that?
That is Princess's problem. That means It's only proper for her to get it back herself.
Right.
This is one of those things we can’t really interfere with.
Would you tell me something? Why are you, or rather, why are the people of this world so open-hearted?
Open-hearted? What do you mean?
I only need one person in the entire world, and that would be more than enough for me, but most people for example you, are different, aren’t you?
You may love your princess, but there’re other people whom you hold dear as well.
Yeah, that's right.
In the past, the only person who was truly important to me was my little brother.
But now... Things are very different.
But I only have one person who’s important to me, that means I'm trying to give all of myself to her, and her alone.
So I would appreciate it, if people like you who have other to care about would stop interfering.
When it comes to me, Sakujun Sa, I can actually be extremely selfish, if I do say so myself.
I take anything and everything I desire.
I don't pick and choose.
Why bother, when I can grasp it all.
If you become too greedy, you won't be able to get the things you truly desire.
As usual You don’t understand. Someone like you could never comprehend How much I love all of them, and how fortunate I am to have them in my life.
You're right. I don't think I do understand.
And Frankly I don't think I care to either.
Say... how would you react if I told you that your princess served me Gan Lu tea while she was here?
Knowing her, I can only guess that you used some cheap tactics to make her do it.
My Lady's Gan Lu tea was exceptionally delicious, wasn't it?
Now I would like you to make some Gan Lu for me.
No way.
Yes. It was very delicious.
If you don't brew any Gan Lu tea for me, then I’m afraid I’m going to die!
I don't understand, why did he want to drink that tea so badly.
I'll tell you one thing.
I was told by My Lady that I'm her second favorite person in the world.
Why tell me something like that? I wouldn’t say that’s particularly worth bragging about.
It is, when Her favorite person is a man whom no one can hope to match.
Is it all right if I ask you who your number one favorite person is?
it's Father, of course.
Even though he's a hopeless father, he's always been my number one.
That's why second place is good enough for me.
And don't try to pretend you don't understand exactly what I mean by that.
My goodness ,You always have had a terrible personality.
I wouldn't mind being told that by anyone else, but not you.
I envy you.
Huh?
I said I envy you.
I would love to be told by her that I'm, say, even her third favorite person in the world.
His face is turning pale.
There's no more time left.
I have one more question.
You certainly are inquisitive, aren’t you?
If I didn’t know any better, I’d say you wanted to get acquainted with me?
If that were the case, then you really should've said something at the beginning.
I would've been able to entertain you so more better.
You’ve already returned the flower bud hairpin to My Lady, right?
Yes, I returned it.
Now that I know for sure I'm satisfied.
If you don't mind, I'm going to have you let me win this little bet.
You're joking, right?
You certainly are as merciless as always, my prince.
And which of us is cold-blooded enough to put poison in all the cups.
Very impressive.
I make sure to prepare a tasteless, odorless poison, but it seems you've come prepared to ensure that you wouldn't lose to that sort of thing.
Frankly, I find that a little cowardly of you.
Do you think I'd risk my life with you as my opponent?
Besides You're only able to stand up to this fast-acting poison, because you are using a neutralizing antidote as well.
I didn’t know such thing.
It's just that I have experimented with so many poisons over the years to kill time, my body's built up a resistance to them.
You are a monster!
Are you all right?
I must admit I’m impressed, You must have quite a strong stomach for alcohol.
To tell you the truth, I couldn’t resist making a few small improvements to the wine we drunk.
It's so strong, that even the heaviest of drinkers will fall over after drinking just a single cup.
For you to nonchalantly drink so many cups of it, only become dizzy now after physically exerting yourself, Just what kind of body do you have?
Well, sorry to run off, but I’m afraid there's some place I have to be, so I will take this chance to excuse myself.
Why don't you stay here, you look like you could use a little rest.
If anyone were to win a bet against me, that someone would never be you.
The Story of Saiunkoku
Sh-Shunki.
Don't worry about a thing. Lord kokujun.
I'm still right here by your side. No matter what happens, I'll always be with you. Always.
There's no moon.
That's right. Tonight’s supposed to be the new moon.
This will probably be the last time.
As governor, it’s my duty to arrest him and pass judgment on his crimes.
That's why this will be the very last time I can really meet him as myself, as just playing shurei hong.
It seems I can hardly move my fingers anymore.
Come to me quickly, my lovely princess.
You never betray my expectations.
So please come quickly.
What do you think you’re doing, hanging around in such an out-of-the-way place like this.
What happened?
Wh-What's going on?
What’s wrong, Are you sick?
Just as I promised.
The thing most important to you.
This is no time for that!
In the end, in the end it was you, you only gave me hot water.
You've been drinking wine. And a lot of it.
If that wine mixes weirdly with Gan Lu tea in your stomach, you can end up making yourself sick.
Just have the hot water today and get some decent rest, okay?
If you don't brew any Gan Lu tea for me, then I’m afraid I’m going to die.
That is something a child would say.
You know, you do have to try to treat your body properly, I'll just give you hot water.
What you didn’t know is that In that hot water, I had already added a slow acting poison that I'm not resistant to that would eventually kill me,
I don't get it, there was nothing wrong with you yesterday!
I also chopped up a neutralizing antidote and added it to the Gan Lu tea.
You were all energetic and running around, How could this have happened?
When I said I would die if you didn't make Gan Lu tea, I was telling the truth.
Hey, this is probably just due to scratched throat or something, right?
I was thinking of telling you the truth, you know.
That you're the one who killed me.
If I did that then you’d never be able to forget me.
I feel like I could become a special person to you that way.
You need Medicine! You don't have any on you, do you?
But it’s funny for the first time in my life, I began to think about what I could do for the sake of someone other than myself.
Once I started to think that way, I realized that no matter how I looked at it, I was the greatest obstacle in your way.
But I was weak enough to make one final gamble for my life.
But You overcame it easily.
What? Why are you laughing like that?
Where's your medicine?
I always keep making you angry. Just once, I would've liked to see you smile.
Come on, where is it?
My eyes.
I guess that means The last part of me to go will be my hearing.
Please play the erhu for me.
Quit joking around!
Never mind! I'll go and get Eigetsu!
What is it?
I must’ve told you over and over, that it’s much better like this.
You never called me by my real name, not even once.
Let me go. I'll get Eigetsu to come right away.
To you, What place do I hold in your heart?
I’m begging you, please let me go.
It's not really your fault, but while I still have the chance, I'm giving you the life of Sakujun Sa.
Is this my fault?
They say beauty and a happy life don’t go together.
Deadly illnesses always strike the ideal man.
I was planning on passing away without saying this to you, but now, at the very final moment...I love you.
The way you play the erhu, the way you always make tea for me, everything about you.
No, I’m not gonna let you avoid this subject like that, I’m not going to allow you to say something like that and then die!
And I’m not going to call you by your name!
What should I call you, anyway?
You were always young master to me.
Besides, You never once called me by my real name either, did you!
Wait for me.
You were the one person who could ever win a bet against me.
In all truth, You really were a special person to me.
When I decided on this path, I fully expected to die with no regrets.
They always say that every meeting ends in parting, but still, I wanted you to say my name, I wanted to hear you play the erhu again.
I wanted to spend more time together with you.
I wanted to make you say you loved me.
Where is the... the moon?
Tonight is the night of the new moon.
What's the matter, Your Majesty?
Is there something out there?
No, I just had this strange feeling, it’s funny, ever since Shurei and Seiran came into my life, I found what's important to me, it’s giving me courage to the extent that I’m not afraid of darkness any more.
Indeed.
Of course, I also love you very much, Shuei and koru as well.
Thank you for saying so, your majesty .
I have to ask though, where do I rank compared with Shurei?
How am I supposed to answer that?
You can't compare between the two.
Long ago, I thought it would be enough just to have my Elder Brother with me, but now I can’t help but feel that would be a total waste.
Sounds like You're being rather greedy, your majority ?
Didn’t you know, A real king is supposed to be greedy.
But Despite your greediness, you've done a very abnormal job of restraining yourself and doing your best.
It’s very impressive.
Stop, if you Keep saying such nice things, I might end up crying to you like a spoiled child.
Right now I feel like I must have a pretty pathetic expression on my face.
Well, That's true. You certainly do.
But that’s fine, I actually kind of like it.
Don't worry, It's all right. We're all here by your side supporting you.
You know, if I could only see Shurei and no one else, I feel like until I meet her, this world would be boring, and once we did meet, I'd make up for it by living like a blazing fire burning furiously until it goes out, and I'd die alone, and yet, I don't think I’d have a single regret.
But you know, Shuei. Even if that were the case, I can’t help but think I’m luckier to have many different people dear to me.
Seiran!
Hold on, What's the matter?!
My... My Lady...!
I'll go find her.
Shurei!
We were worried about...
Come with me, quickly!
You never once called me by my real name either, did you!
Goodbye , Shurei...!
Next Episode
What's the matter, Seiran?
You're so unsteady on your feet.
Come on, you’ve gotta get your act together.
Okay, now to put an end to this conflict once and for all.
Come on everyone, it’s time to go and rescue Yushun Tei!