Ep. 7: Ryūki confronts the conspiracy and reveals his bisexuality to Shūrei after her mission ends.
Aired on May 20, 2006

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The conspiracy targeting Ryūki and Shūrei reaches its conclusion as the conspirators are defeated. Ryūki recognizes that the scheme is more complex than initially thought and that his trusted allies may not share his values. After completing her objective, Shūrei departs the palace. Ryūki then confesses that he is attracted to both women and men. He kisses her openly in front of onlookers, causing Shūrei to react with angry displeasure. This sequence marks the end of the immediate threat while highlighting Ryūki's personal revelations and the shifting dynamics between the characters involved in the palace intrigue.
Episodes
- Ep. 3 · The Capable Falcon Conceals Its Claws
- Ep. 4 · Ryūki Finds Exiled Brother Seien After Sword Tournament
- Ep. 5 · Shūrei encounters the eccentric Ryūren Ran, brother of the Shaorin Army General
- Ep. 6 · Shuurei is abducted by agents with uncertain allegiance to the Emperor.
- Ep. 7 · Ryūki confronts the conspiracy and reveals his bisexuality to Shūrei after her mission ends.
- Ep. 8 · Shūrei resumes temple school duties while Ryūki drafts a proposal for female examination rights.
- Ep. 9 · Shuurei Disguises As A Boy To Assist The Eccentric Masked Minister During A Heat Wave
- Ep. 10 · Ensei Returns Governor Seal as Ryūki Enacts Women's Exam Law
- Ep. 11 · Household cares for ill Shūrei while Reishin hides his uncle identity and the group hunts a missing student