Ep. 3: Hakufu confronts shame from Ryomou loss while Kokin debates revealing cousin's blackout truth

3

Hakufu attempts to overcome the shame resulting from her defeat against Ryomou. Simultaneously, Kokin faces an internal conflict regarding whether he should disclose the truth about his cousin's violent blackout episodes. The narrative focuses on Hakufu's emotional struggle with her recent loss and Kokin's dilemma concerning the revelation of his cousin's condition. These parallel storylines highlight the characters' personal challenges and the tension between hiding painful truths and the potential consequences of honesty within their relationships.