Ep. 18: Reflections on the Distant Road After Sunset
Aired on September 15, 2007
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The narrative reviews past events, including the journey to Kōringun, the medical operation on sick villagers, the successful infiltration of the Jasenkyo hideout, the capture of its members, and Eigetsu's return from death. Following these recollections, Ryūki contemplates whether his decision to leave Shūrei unemployed might result in her slapping him.
Episodes
- Ep. 14 · Kōrin rescues villagers while Ryūren and Seiran infiltrate Jasenkyō hideout
- Ep. 15 · Shūrei and Ensei arrest the impostor while villagers vanish and Sashu troops appear.
- Ep. 16 · Kōrin recovers in Sekiei while Eigetsu visits her and officials plot against Shūrei
- Ep. 17 · Shūrei receives Ryūki's gift from Governor Kei amid Kōrin's celebration
- Ep. 18 · Reflections on the Distant Road After Sunset
- Ep. 19 · Ryūki receives Shūrei's message while negotiating with Yūshun Tei and meeting Kochō's guest.
- Ep. 20 · Shūrei investigates counterfeit coins and fake paintings with Shin Suou in Kogaro
- Ep. 21 · Shūrei and company investigate rising prices and discover forgeries at Shin Suou's home.
- Ep. 22 · Shūrei negotiates with Shin Suou to reduce his father's death penalty for forgery and counterfeiting charges.