Ep. 22: Yoko and Rakushun exchange letters discussing his studies and her travels
Aired on October 22, 2002
Yoko communicates with Rakushun via a bird, maintaining that her kingdom is secure while he details his academic progress. Rakushun has earned a scholarship but must master masculine skills like horseback riding and archery. Yoko reveals she thanked Rakushun’s mother and visited the children of the deceased King Kou. She also shares news suggesting her friend Asano might still be alive. Despite Rakushun’s suspicion that Yoko is withholding information, he acknowledges her strength and resilience in their correspondence.
Episodes
- Ep. 18 · Taiki Seeks a New Ruler Amid Pilgrims and Unsettling Generals on the Solstice
- Ep. 19 · Taiki Pursues Risai Into the Cave and Confronts the Youma Called Toutesou
- Ep. 20 · Gyousou's Ceremony Concludes as Taiki and Gyousou Visit the Kingdom of Tai
- Ep. 21 · Enki Recounts the History of the Twelve Kingdoms in a Summary Chapter
- Ep. 22 · Yoko and Rakushun exchange letters discussing his studies and her travels
- Ep. 23 · Suzu’s Past in Twelve Kingdoms, Shoukei’s Exile, and Yoko’s Coronation Visions
- Ep. 24 · Yoko Navigates Court Disputes and Confides in King En During Coronation Aftermath
- Ep. 25 · Wind, Sky, and Chapter Three: Suzu's Dream and the Exile
- Ep. 26 · Yoko Frustrates Keiki and Appoints Him While Suzu and Shoukei Seek New Rulers