Ep. 8: Keika Helps Ki During Ceremony Despite Rules
Aired on April 13, 2018
Tanmoku Ki remains trapped in depression after Keika frees him from a nightmare. As the ceremony begins, Ki forces himself to attend despite poor health. His condition worsens visibly during the event. Keika steps in to assist him, violating established rules. This intervention occurs as Ki struggles to maintain his composure. The narrative focuses on Ki's physical decline and Keika's rule-breaking support. No other characters or plot points are mentioned. The scene highlights the tension between duty and compassion. Keika's actions directly challenge the ceremony's regulations. Ki's inability to shake his depression drives the conflict. The story ends with Keika's intervention.
Episodes
- Ep. 4 · Keika visits the grave of Shinryuu Shouken with Tanmoku Ki after recovering in a hotel with Shin Shiyou.
- Ep. 5 · Keika enters Ki's subconscious to rescue him from life-threatening nightmares
- Ep. 6 · Shouken supports Ki's rise to Tanmoku family head despite opposition and Ki's personal struggles.
- Ep. 7 · Shouken faces imprisonment after former head's son lies about his actions and Ki helps him escape.
- Ep. 8 · Keika Helps Ki During Ceremony Despite Rules
- Ep. 9 · Ki and Keika use the netherworld mirror to uncover Shouken's past and secrets.
- Ep. 10 · Keika and Ki uncover Shouken's past and his forbidden feelings for Ki.
- Ep. 11 · Sekijin and Underlings Attempt to Retrieve Shouken's Body Amidst Youkai Interference
- Ep. 12 · Ki's sealed powers leave him vulnerable while Keika fights hypnotized youkai