Ep. 26: Senya Rin's identity revealed as Seiran and Ensei pursue Sakujun at Chrysanthemum Castle.
Aired on October 28, 2006
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The true identity of Senya Rin is exposed while Shuurei finds herself trapped within Chrysanthemum Castle. In response, Seiran and Ensei travel to the location with the dual objectives of rescuing Shūrei and apprehending Sakujun. During the confrontation, Sakujun manages to escape, taking Shuurei's flowerbud hairpin with him. Before fleeing, he instructs Shuurei to proceed to Koren. This sequence of events marks a critical turning point in the narrative, as the protagonists attempt to intervene in the escalating conflict while dealing with the sudden disappearance of their ally and the theft of a significant personal item.
Episodes
- Ep. 22 · Shuurei and companions travel to Sa Province while assassins pursue them
- Ep. 23 · Shūrei Travels Alone to Kinka and Serves Senya Rin
- Ep. 24 · Kokujun frees Ensei, Seiran, Eigetsu, and Kōrin from prison before Kinka
- Ep. 25 · Shuurei notes Senya's resemblance to Ryuuki while tracking Kanrou Cha
- Ep. 26 · Senya Rin's identity revealed as Seiran and Ensei pursue Sakujun at Chrysanthemum Castle.
- Ep. 27 · Shuurei struggles with emotions after recuperation, upsetting Seiran
- Ep. 28 · Shuurei and Eigetsu face difficult lessons while Shunki prepares for a confrontation with his brother in Koren.
- Ep. 29 · The Sai group travels to Koren while the Emperor approaches Kinka and Ryūki assists the blockade.
- Ep. 30 · The group breaks into Koren to find letters while Kokujun confronts his grandfather.