Ep. 13: Suzu encounters Tetsu while Akesato faces harassment and hidden service duties
Aired on January 7, 2004
Suzu attempts to speak with Akesato regarding future plans but is stopped by Hana, who reveals a prior appointment. He subsequently meets Tetsu, causing mutual discomfort. Akesato informs Yamanami that Saya will soon live as a courtesan bound to a patron. Unaware that both he and Suzu serve as pages under the same authority, Suzu believes their master protects Tetsu as a favor. Meanwhile, Yamanami and Heisuke drive away patrons harassing Akesato. A relieved Tatsu is happy to see Tetsu again. Finally, Saitou orders Suzu to leave the room while staring gloomily at Tetsu.
Episodes
- Ep. 9 · Tetsu and Tatsu deliver a package while Suzu trails them to a harbor encounter.
- Ep. 10 · Yamanami seeks demotion while Hijikata delivers medicine and faces a demon attack.
- Ep. 11 · Tatsu meets Ryouma Sakamoto while Hotaru attempts espionage for Choushuu
- Ep. 12 · Tetsu encounters a woman resembling Saya at the dojo and later visits an okiya.
- Ep. 13 · Suzu encounters Tetsu while Akesato faces harassment and hidden service duties
- Ep. 14 · Okita comforts Tatsu while Susumu attempts seppuku and Ayumu advises Tetsu to eat and befriend Susumu
- Ep. 15 · Okita shares haiku with Tetsu, prompting Hijikata to chase them while Ryoma races to intervene.
- Ep. 16 · Tetsu spars with Heisuke while Ryouma fails to dissuade Yoshida from revolt.
- Ep. 17 · Hijikata and Okita investigate an impostor while trapped in a mystical realm requiring a search for the Gate of Life.