Ep. 8: Akane Falls Ill and Reflects on Her Life with Her Brother
Aired on November 21, 2004

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Akane falls ill and spends time reflecting on the life she has shared with her brother. At the same time, Ryo endures his school day while overreacting to the news of Akane's sickness.
Episodes
- Ep. 4 · Emiho reveals her arranged marriage plan while Ryo questions personal will in such unions
- Ep. 5 · The Great Approach!? The Steamy Hell of Love and Death!
- Ep. 6 · A Great Shock! The Result of Love and Sorrow!
- Ep. 7 · A Great Tragic Love!! The Sleeting Snow of Love and Yearning
- Ep. 8 · Akane Falls Ill and Reflects on Her Life with Her Brother
- Ep. 9 · Emiho Meets Her Fiancé Amidst Conflict as Ryo Seeks Shizuka's Aid
- Ep. 10 · Shizuka's bodyguards arrive with her father's demand to abandon marriage and return home.
- Ep. 11 · Akane Hosts a Farewell Dinner for Shizuka with Ryo Joining as an Old Friend
- Ep. 12 · Ryo feels Shizuka's absence deeply and decides to search for her.