During the season when the leaves fall from the treetops, and the freezing winds chill the cheeks, Shurei and her companions were setting out for Kiyo to attend the palace celebration. okay, we'll be off now. You know, yushun, it's so like you to go to Kiyo on business for your honeymoon. Honestly It makes me want to laugh. Please don't worry my dear husband, I don't mind at all. Oh, I’m so sorry, congratulations on your wedding, both of you. I’m so embarrassed I didn't realize you were engaged, never mind married It's certainly a relief to see you two are finally together. Honestly lord yushun, For you to take my elder sister as your bride, you may be the most amazing man in Sa Province. Well, if there’s nothing else, shall we be getting on the way? you bet! take care of yourselves, Everyone. We'll be sure to keep things in order while you're gone. I'll be counting on you! I hear that Lord Yushun and Miss Rin Sai have been secretly in love for more than ten years, It's wonderful, isn't it? yeah. Let’s hope our proposal has happy ending as well.
There is No Today After Today
Oh, hello, Your Majesty. You're here a little earlier than usual today. It seems General Ran and Lord Koyu have been busy making preparations to welcome the new year, so they haven't been by to visit me much lately. Shoka. Yes? I’ve just found out that Shurei is coming home. I feel better now. I'd better get back to work. I suppose the only thing I can do for you is give you a break with a quick cup of tea. Shoka. Yes? Don't worry about me. I'm all right I promise. The question is, are we going to be able to get that matter approved by the royal council? Governor Hong. Everything will be resting on your shoulders. Think of it this way, If we're unable to convince them, we won’t be able to show our faces in sa Provence again. Yes, I understand. We’re almost there, Kiyo city is getting closer. Of course. That’s The whole reason we’re making the horses run, so we can get there faster. I wish, I was manly and brave like you, Miss Rin. Even Ensei was saying that. He said that if you ask all the young girls who they thought the strongest and smartest person in Sa Province was, Miss Rin Sai would win the vote in a landslide. you should relax, we'll be entering Kiyo soon. So we’re back, in the spiritual center of dreams, guarded by the Eight Colored Enlightened Ones. But right now, all my dreams lie in Sa Province. Ouch! right now let’s see... first, I make some tea. Um... right... And of course they'll probably be hungry after their long trip! Ah, Shurei. welcome home... Please be on your way. You’ve got the look of a government official. You have work to do, don't you? Yes, I'll go and do my best. after that, I'll say, "I'm home!" Welcome home, Seiran. I'm happy to see you back. I'm sorry to have made you wait. Are you really satisfied with just that? You haven’t seen your father for a long time after all. Yes. But father told me to be on my way. He said that, right now, I have the air of a government official. He sounds like a very good father. What will you do next, Miss Rin Sai? I'll visit the Hong Clan's main branch to begin negotiations for the rights to the luminous seven colored paint. Good, I'll be counting on you, we’ll need the funds to establish the plan. If the paint can be manufactured in Sa Provence , it will lead to significant profits which we can use to finance our project. I suspect The negotiations will proceed smoothly, without any problems. We already have a firm promise from the Hong Clan, that the Merchants Guild of Sa Province will acquire the production method for the luminous seven colored paint , as well as rights to all derivative works . And All the remains is the palace celebration. This is it, We've finally arrived! What should I do? Look, Just try to prepare yourself okay? Well, Mr. kokujun. Good luck in there. What?! Since the official palace celebration is only open to representatives of the Seven Color Clans and high officials from the royal council we'll be greeting His Majesty after the ceremony. so... I'll be going in there all alone? that’s right. Please go in and formally extend your greetings, as the new head of the Sa Clan. They all seem like such important people. I feel so stupid, I wanna go home already. kokujun? yes, Uh...! Mr. Ryuren! Did he say "Ryuren"? the genius from the ran clan? Look, there he is. - That must be him! - That's Ryuren Ran! Boy I’m so glad to see you here! Who's he? Ryuren Ran just called out to him, oh, Lord Kokujun Sa. come over this way. Yes, sir. I am Reishin Hong, head of the Hong Clan main branch. I would like to extend my congratulations on your resent appointment as head of the Sa Clan. So that man is the new head of the Sa Clan? Lord Reishin congratulated him, he must be. Please excuse me. Lord kokujun sa made his appearance at the palace celebration without incident. Accompanied by the head of the Hong Clan and by lord Ryuren Ran, the court is buzzing with the rumor that we could be witnessing the birth of a young and shrewd clan leader, who could surpass even advisor, Enjun Sa. it appears that our friend lord Kokujun has been able to attract some important allies from both the Hong and Ran Clans. an important person from the Hong Clan, could it be Uncle Kuro? My intention was to wait until after the palace celebration to start negotiation, but I understand , to be frank, I wasn’t expecting to have the free time to meet now, either. Elder Brother Rei is the head of the clan, and should be handling this, but he determined to stay at palace and get a glimpse of Shurei, even if it’s only from a distance. anyway regarding the matter of the luminous seven colored paint...! my niece shurei, I should say Governor Hong has been kind enough to inform me of the details she’s a good government official, she plays her cards without any hesitation. impressive, isn’t she? Indeed, She refused to take advantage of the fact that I’m her uncle. She made her request strictly as the Governor of Sa Province. It still amazes me that someone as absentminded as my brother could raise such a competent daughter. The official palace celebration appears to be over. now it will be our turn. It's true that we are not obligated to make formal appear before the officials of the royal court, but there may be quite a few onlookers when we make our greetings to the king. huh ? It's common for people to show up for the greetings of officials they take interest in. are you trying to tell me that we’re going to be the center of attention? Why, naturally. We did suppress the chaos in Sa Province, after all. This is going to be my first time meeting His Majesty since he ascended to the throne. I wonder how much he's changed since then. Mr. Yushun. The way you say it, it makes it sound like You don't think too fondly of the king? I suppose that's true. As far as I could tell, at His Majesty's coronation, he had no motivation or desire to rule. It was rather disheartening B-But now, he's...! Yes, I’m aware. I’ve heard many good things about him from Ensei, but still in the end, I have to see it with my own eyes. that’s very harsh of you. I simply feel that Regardless of what reason he had for deciding to take the throne, he must be willing to carry the obligations and responsibilities that come with it. Even if that should result in a path of eternal loneliness. eternal loneliness?
The Story of Saiunkoku
It's finally time, Your Majesty. I wonder if Shurei is going to be able make it. I somehow doubt she'd get lost on her way here like you would. You're right. Shurei may have gotten lost along the road, but she still found her way this far. finally, the representatives of Sa Province will make their greetings emm. look at all the officials who came out just to see them. You and I came as well didn’t we? Well, look who's here. seems like everyone's decided to show up. You’re right, and the includes you too. Secretary Ro. That’s One of my few true pleasures in life, nothing can match with seeing the triumphant return of my former students with my own eyes. she’s come back? Excuse... me...! Secretary Ro. Oh. Have you come to see your contemporary's hour of triumph after ending the chaos in Sa Province? It may be true, that the story of governor hong and governor To taking a hand in the appointment of the head of the Sa Clan , as well as making the mass arrest, have caused a lot of shock with through the court. But... That’s nothing... I think I'm the only one who wasn't surprised by it. After all, it's only natural for them to succeed. You're being creepy. Shut up! As if you could possibly understand the feelings I’m having right now. at long last. I'm finally going to get the chance to meet my adorable niece again! You mean You're going to get the chance to watch her from afar. I, on the other hand, will be congratulating her afterwards. Enough of your impudence! Presenting, The Honorable lady Shurei Hong, Governor of Sa Province and The Honorable lord Yushun Tei, Lieutenant Governor of Sa Province... She's become... beautiful. I, Shurei Hong, Governor of Sa Province along with Lieutenant Governor Yushun Tei present ourselves before your majesty. Both of you, please raise your heads. On behalf of Sa Province, I humbly extend our happiest and deepest well wishes on the coming of the new year. Yushun Tei. You've supported Sa Province diligently for these last ten years. Forgive us for helping so late, our thanks to you as well, Governor Hong Your Majesty! While this is a ceremony to celebrate the new year, there’s another matter that I would like to present to you. What is it? It is a very important issue concerning the future of Sa Province. What is she up to? Governor Hong, we are in the middle of the palace celebration! What's the fuss about, Let's hear what she has to say. If it's concerning the future of Sa Province, then it must be a cheerful topic. Wouldn’t that be most suitable for a truly joyous new year celebration? What do you think, Your Majesty? Very well, then. Please Lift your head and share your proposal with us. Thank you your majesty . Well, then...Up until now, there’s not been an industry within Sa Province that would serve as a source of revenue, That is one reason why it has been mired in unrest for so long. Although Sa Province has welcomed a new era, unless we aim for further development and growth now, the quality of life for the people will be no more enriched than it was before. And so? Our intension is to establish a provincial research institution in Sa Province. Be it in medicine, pharmacy, engineering, or fine arts, we would gather together specialists and researchers in different fields and provide them with a fund. And by doing so, we’d initiate a broad range of investigation and development, not merely for the benefit of Sa Province alone, but for all of Saiunkoku's future. You wish to make Sa Province an academic center? Yes. Is this your personal opinion or is this a proposal from the Provincial government? It’s from the Provincial government. With all due respect, we have gone to the trouble of making a document providing the contents of our plan in detail for your deliberation . You'd think just rescuing the province from chaos would've taken all their effort and yet they also work out a plan like this? Of course, Sa Province cannot make this plan succeed alone. We do need support. One would estimate this would require a vast amount of capital. With regards to funding, we have been promised the full co-operation of the Sa Province's branch of the Merchants Guild. But it would be a great amount even for the Merchants Guild to cover. Where would they get the finances? The Hong Clan will transfer rights and production methods for the luminous seven-colored paint to the guild. I see. Your majesty Would you kindly conduct a review of my plan and discuss it while the royal court is in session? I humbly beseech your consideration . You believe This plan will open up the future for the country of Saiunkoku? Yes, I do. I am confident that study not only opens the path to the future, but helps to build it as well. I myself have come as far as I have by these very same means. But Unless we do something, Sa Province will have no future! I humbly ask that you kindly give this matter your full consideration! Your majesty , I for one, would like to hear more details about this proposal! Hakumei! Myself as well. I’m interested too. I would like to hear them. Well, that goes for me too. This proposal has certainly caught our attention. we find it very intriguing. You have our word that we'll look over and consider your plan. Governor Hong! That was magnificent, oh, dear, are you all right? I'm so glad, I’m so glad the proposal will be considered. Hey! it’s good to see you back. Oh, hukumei. Thank you very much. welcome back to kiyo, shu. Everyone...! You still have much to learn, but that was an impressive show of your talents as an official. But things will only get tougher from here on. Right! It’s impressive that that young lady thought of a plan to open up the future for the entire country. But don’t you think, this is all a little bit rushed? They say There is no today after today. I’m sure my niece knows that to be true. That there's always a chance tomorrow will never come. The road ahead is still long but we've taken the first step towards rebuilding Sa Province. For the sake of realizing this plan, I’ve got to keep on working hard at it!
Next Episode
Many things have happened since I first entered the palace to help with Ryuki's education. My dream’s come true, but this isn't the end. I'll continue to keep moving. Thank you, everyone. And please keep supporting me from now on too.
okay, we'll be off now.
You know, yushun, it's so like you to go to Kiyo on business for your honeymoon.
Honestly It makes me want to laugh.
Please don't worry my dear husband, I don't mind at all.
Oh, I’m so sorry, congratulations on your wedding, both of you.
I’m so embarrassed I didn't realize you were engaged, never mind married
It's certainly a relief to see you two are finally together.
Honestly lord yushun, For you to take my elder sister as your bride, you may be the most amazing man in Sa Province.
Well, if there’s nothing else, shall we be getting on the way?
you bet!
take care of yourselves, Everyone.
We'll be sure to keep things in order while you're gone.
I'll be counting on you!
I hear that Lord Yushun and Miss Rin Sai have been secretly in love for more than ten years, It's wonderful, isn't it?
yeah.
Let’s hope our proposal has happy ending as well.
There is No Today After Today
Oh, hello, Your Majesty. You're here a little earlier than usual today.
It seems General Ran and Lord Koyu have been busy making preparations to welcome the new year, so they haven't been by to visit me much lately.
Shoka.
Yes?
I’ve just found out that Shurei is coming home.
I feel better now.
I'd better get back to work.
I suppose the only thing I can do for you is give you a break with a quick cup of tea.
Shoka.
Yes?
Don't worry about me. I'm all right I promise.
The question is, are we going to be able to get that matter approved by the royal council?
Governor Hong. Everything will be resting on your shoulders.
Think of it this way, If we're unable to convince them, we won’t be able to show our faces in sa Provence again.
Yes, I understand.
We’re almost there, Kiyo city is getting closer.
Of course. That’s The whole reason we’re making the horses run, so we can get there faster.
I wish, I was manly and brave like you, Miss Rin. Even Ensei was saying that.
He said that if you ask all the young girls who they thought the strongest and smartest person in Sa Province was, Miss Rin Sai would win the vote in a landslide.
you should relax, we'll be entering Kiyo soon.
So we’re back, in the spiritual center of dreams, guarded by the Eight Colored Enlightened Ones.
But right now, all my dreams lie in Sa Province.
Ouch!
right now let’s see... first, I make some tea. Um... right...
And of course they'll probably be hungry after their long trip!
Ah, Shurei. welcome home...
Please be on your way.
You’ve got the look of a government official.
You have work to do, don't you?
Yes, I'll go and do my best.
after that, I'll say, "I'm home!"
Welcome home, Seiran.
I'm happy to see you back.
I'm sorry to have made you wait.
Are you really satisfied with just that?
You haven’t seen your father for a long time after all.
Yes. But father told me to be on my way.
He said that, right now, I have the air of a government official.
He sounds like a very good father.
What will you do next, Miss Rin Sai?
I'll visit the Hong Clan's main branch to begin negotiations for the rights to the luminous seven colored paint.
Good, I'll be counting on you, we’ll need the funds to establish the plan.
If the paint can be manufactured in Sa Provence , it will lead to significant profits which we can use to finance our project.
I suspect The negotiations will proceed smoothly, without any problems.
We already have a firm promise from the Hong Clan, that the Merchants Guild of Sa Province will acquire the production method for the luminous seven colored paint , as well as rights to all derivative works .
And All the remains is the palace celebration.
This is it, We've finally arrived! What should I do?
Look, Just try to prepare yourself okay?
Well, Mr. kokujun. Good luck in there.
What?!
Since the official palace celebration is only open to representatives of the Seven Color Clans and high officials from the royal council we'll be greeting His Majesty after the ceremony.
so... I'll be going in there all alone?
that’s right.
Please go in and formally extend your greetings, as the new head of the Sa Clan.
They all seem like such important people. I feel so stupid, I wanna go home already.
kokujun?
yes, Uh...!
Mr. Ryuren!
Did he say "Ryuren"?
the genius from the ran clan?
Look, there he is.
- That must be him!
- That's Ryuren Ran!
Boy I’m so glad to see you here!
Who's he?
Ryuren Ran just called out to him,
oh, Lord Kokujun Sa.
come over this way.
Yes, sir.
I am Reishin Hong, head of the Hong Clan main branch.
I would like to extend my congratulations on your resent appointment as head of the Sa Clan.
So that man is the new head of the Sa Clan?
Lord Reishin congratulated him, he must be.
Please excuse me. Lord kokujun sa made his appearance at the palace celebration without incident.
Accompanied by the head of the Hong Clan and by lord Ryuren Ran, the court is buzzing with the rumor that we could be witnessing the birth of a young and shrewd clan leader, who could surpass even advisor, Enjun Sa.
it appears that our friend lord Kokujun has been able to attract some important allies from both the Hong and Ran Clans.
an important person from the Hong Clan, could it be Uncle Kuro?
My intention was to wait until after the palace celebration to start negotiation, but
I understand , to be frank, I wasn’t expecting to have the free time to meet now, either.
Elder Brother Rei is the head of the clan, and should be handling this, but he determined to stay at palace and get a glimpse of Shurei, even if it’s only from a distance.
anyway regarding the matter of the luminous seven colored paint...!
my niece shurei, I should say Governor Hong has been kind enough to inform me of the details
she’s a good government official, she plays her cards without any hesitation. impressive, isn’t she?
Indeed, She refused to take advantage of the fact that I’m her uncle.
She made her request strictly as the Governor of Sa Province.
It still amazes me that someone as absentminded as my brother could raise such a competent daughter.
The official palace celebration appears to be over. now it will be our turn.
It's true that we are not obligated to make formal appear before the officials of the royal court, but there may be quite a few onlookers when we make our greetings to the king.
huh ?
It's common for people to show up for the greetings of officials they take interest in.
are you trying to tell me that we’re going to be the center of attention?
Why, naturally. We did suppress the chaos in Sa Province, after all.
This is going to be my first time meeting His Majesty since he ascended to the throne.
I wonder how much he's changed since then.
Mr. Yushun. The way you say it, it makes it sound like You don't think too fondly of the king?
I suppose that's true. As far as I could tell, at His Majesty's coronation, he had no motivation or desire to rule. It was rather disheartening
B-But now, he's...!
Yes, I’m aware. I’ve heard many good things about him from Ensei, but still in the end, I have to see it with my own eyes.
that’s very harsh of you.
I simply feel that Regardless of what reason he had for deciding to take the throne, he must be willing to carry the obligations and responsibilities that come with it.
Even if that should result in a path of eternal loneliness.
eternal loneliness?
The Story of Saiunkoku
It's finally time, Your Majesty.
I wonder if Shurei is going to be able make it.
I somehow doubt she'd get lost on her way here like you would.
You're right. Shurei may have gotten lost along the road, but she still found her way this far.
finally, the representatives of Sa Province will make their greetings
emm.
look at all the officials who came out just to see them.
You and I came as well didn’t we?
Well, look who's here.
seems like everyone's decided to show up.
You’re right, and the includes you too. Secretary Ro.
That’s One of my few true pleasures in life, nothing can match with seeing the triumphant return of my former students with my own eyes.
she’s come back?
Excuse... me...!
Secretary Ro.
Oh. Have you come to see your contemporary's hour of triumph after ending the chaos in Sa Province?
It may be true, that the story of governor hong and governor To taking a hand in the appointment of the head of the Sa Clan , as well as making the mass arrest, have caused a lot of shock with through the court.
But...
That’s nothing... I think I'm the only one who wasn't surprised by it.
After all, it's only natural for them to succeed.
You're being creepy.
Shut up! As if you could possibly understand the feelings I’m having right now.
at long last. I'm finally going to get the chance to meet my adorable niece again!
You mean You're going to get the chance to watch her from afar.
I, on the other hand, will be congratulating her afterwards.
Enough of your impudence!
Presenting, The Honorable lady Shurei Hong, Governor of Sa Province and The Honorable lord Yushun Tei, Lieutenant Governor of Sa Province...
She's become... beautiful.
I, Shurei Hong, Governor of Sa Province along with Lieutenant Governor Yushun Tei present ourselves before your majesty.
Both of you, please raise your heads.
On behalf of Sa Province, I humbly extend our happiest and deepest well wishes on the coming of the new year.
Yushun Tei. You've supported Sa Province diligently for these last ten years.
Forgive us for helping so late, our thanks to you as well, Governor Hong
Your Majesty!
While this is a ceremony to celebrate the new year, there’s another matter that I would like to present to you.
What is it?
It is a very important issue concerning the future of Sa Province.
What is she up to?
Governor Hong, we are in the middle of the palace celebration!
What's the fuss about, Let's hear what she has to say.
If it's concerning the future of Sa Province, then it must be a cheerful topic.
Wouldn’t that be most suitable for a truly joyous new year celebration?
What do you think, Your Majesty?
Very well, then. Please Lift your head and share your proposal with us.
Thank you your majesty . Well, then...Up until now, there’s not been an industry within Sa Province that would serve as a source of revenue, That is one reason why it has been mired in unrest for so long.
Although Sa Province has welcomed a new era, unless we aim for further development and growth now, the quality of life for the people will be no more enriched than it was before.
And so?
Our intension is to establish a provincial research institution in Sa Province.
Be it in medicine, pharmacy, engineering, or fine arts, we would gather together specialists and researchers in different fields and provide them with a fund.
And by doing so, we’d initiate a broad range of investigation and development, not merely for the benefit of Sa Province alone, but for all of Saiunkoku's future.
You wish to make Sa Province an academic center?
Yes.
Is this your personal opinion or is this a proposal from the Provincial government?
It’s from the Provincial government.
With all due respect, we have gone to the trouble of making a document providing the contents of our plan in detail for your deliberation .
You'd think just rescuing the province from chaos would've taken all their effort and yet they also work out a plan like this?
Of course, Sa Province cannot make this plan succeed alone.
We do need support.
One would estimate this would require a vast amount of capital.
With regards to funding, we have been promised the full co-operation of the Sa Province's branch of the Merchants Guild.
But it would be a great amount even for the Merchants Guild to cover.
Where would they get the finances?
The Hong Clan will transfer rights and production methods for the luminous seven-colored paint to the guild.
I see.
Your majesty Would you kindly conduct a review of my plan and discuss it while the royal court is in session?
I humbly beseech your consideration .
You believe This plan will open up the future for the country of Saiunkoku?
Yes, I do.
I am confident that study not only opens the path to the future, but helps to build it as well.
I myself have come as far as I have by these very same means.
But Unless we do something, Sa Province will have no future!
I humbly ask that you kindly give this matter your full consideration!
Your majesty , I for one, would like to hear more details about this proposal!
Hakumei!
Myself as well.
I’m interested too.
I would like to hear them.
Well, that goes for me too.
This proposal has certainly caught our attention. we find it very intriguing.
You have our word that we'll look over and consider your plan.
Governor Hong!
That was magnificent,
oh, dear, are you all right?
I'm so glad, I’m so glad the proposal will be considered.
Hey!
it’s good to see you back.
Oh, hukumei.
Thank you very much.
welcome back to kiyo, shu.
Everyone...!
You still have much to learn, but that was an impressive show of your talents as an official.
But things will only get tougher from here on.
Right!
It’s impressive that that young lady thought of a plan to open up the future for the entire country.
But don’t you think, this is all a little bit rushed?
They say There is no today after today.
I’m sure my niece knows that to be true.
That there's always a chance tomorrow will never come.
The road ahead is still long but we've taken the first step towards rebuilding Sa Province.
For the sake of realizing this plan, I’ve got to keep on working hard at it!
Next Episode
Many things have happened since I first entered the palace to help with Ryuki's education.
My dream’s come true, but this isn't the end.
I'll continue to keep moving.
Thank you, everyone.
And please keep supporting me from now on too.