WEBVTT 00:00.621 --> 00:03.621 Lady Keigetsu. I'm here to pick you up. 00:04.001 --> 00:07.171 SHU CLAN COURT LADY - LEELEE 00:04.921 --> 00:07.251 A plain washed-scarlet garment... 00:07.251 --> 00:11.961 SHU CLAN MAIDEN - SHU KEIGETSU (SOUL OF REIRIN) 00:07.791 --> 00:09.751 She must serve the Shu clan. 00:09.841 --> 00:11.961 I wonder if she is a lower court lady? 00:12.631 --> 00:17.601 The Noble Consort has given orders for me to assist you in your relocation. 00:17.681 --> 00:18.971 Relocation? 00:19.471 --> 00:23.141 She said someone who created a ruckus in the inner court 00:23.231 --> 00:26.351 cannot be treated the same as before, even if innocent. 00:26.811 --> 00:28.401 I understand. 00:28.481 --> 00:30.571 Please lead the way. 00:30.651 --> 00:32.361 Um, you are.... 00:34.781 --> 00:36.361 I am Leelee. 00:36.741 --> 00:37.871 Leelee. 00:38.031 --> 00:41.041 I have been serving at your side for the past year. 00:41.121 --> 00:44.001 But I suppose this is your level of recognition of me. 00:44.751 --> 00:45.661 Huh? 00:45.751 --> 00:48.041 She is a personal court lady? 00:48.211 --> 00:54.051 You could have some doubt about whether or not I am the actual person. 01:09.941 --> 01:14.611 THOUGH I AM AN INEPT VILLAINESS 02:24.761 --> 02:28.021 INNER COURT PALACE OF THE VERMILLION STALLION (SHU PALACE) 02:28.311 --> 02:30.231 So this is the Shu Palace. 02:31.151 --> 02:33.441 Of the five clans representing the Kingdom of Ei, 02:33.521 --> 02:38.991 the Shu clan governed the southern lands and revered fire. 02:37.741 --> 02:40.151 IMPERIAL CAPITAL 02:37.741 --> 02:40.151 THE WEST 02:37.741 --> 02:40.151 KINGDOM OF EI 02:37.741 --> 02:40.151 SHU CLAN SOUTHERN LANDS 02:39.071 --> 02:42.531 So gorgeous, with powerful coloring. 02:40.241 --> 02:42.531 KOU CLAN CENTRAL LANDS 02:40.241 --> 02:42.531 RAN CLAN EASTERN LANDS 02:40.241 --> 02:42.531 KIN CLAN WESTERN LANDS 02:40.241 --> 02:42.531 GEN CLAN NORTHERN LANDS 02:43.031 --> 02:44.031 Oh? 02:44.331 --> 02:45.241 Leelee. 02:45.331 --> 02:47.791 Um, I'd like to say hello to Noble Consort Shu. 02:48.001 --> 02:51.621 I have been told by the Noble Consort that you need to restrain yourself. 02:51.871 --> 02:53.501 That can't be. 02:53.831 --> 02:56.801 In the inner court, the Consort and the Maiden 02:56.881 --> 02:59.761 are supposed to have a bond similar to mother and child. 02:59.761 --> 03:05.511 EMPRESS - KOU KENSHUU 03:00.051 --> 03:04.011 If this was my aunt, she would try to hear me out first. 03:04.511 --> 03:07.811 Although, if I really had committed a crime, 03:07.891 --> 03:12.061 she would cut off my head by her own hand. 03:12.981 --> 03:16.401 Perhaps Noble Consort Shu is quite cold-blooded? 03:16.901 --> 03:17.901 However... 03:19.321 --> 03:21.991 she is one to be affectionate even to insects. 03:19.941 --> 03:25.531 NOBLE CONSORT SHU GABI 03:22.071 --> 03:25.531 I cannot possibly think she has a cold heart. 03:29.501 --> 03:31.041 My, how smelly. 03:31.121 --> 03:35.251 There are two rats scurrying about, a black rat and a red rat. 03:35.961 --> 03:38.841 The middle court ladies saying that to a Maiden. 03:38.921 --> 03:43.681 In Kou Palace, everyone gave me kind words as I walked down the street. 03:43.431 --> 03:48.061 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RECOVERY 03:43.761 --> 03:46.011 -Lady Reirin! -Your fever has gone down! 03:46.101 --> 03:48.061 Please make sure to eat up! 03:48.681 --> 03:52.271 Oh? It happened all the time, so I didn't make a fuss. 03:52.351 --> 03:54.601 Perhaps that was a bit abnormal? 03:54.981 --> 03:57.521 I would like to be more independent. 03:57.611 --> 03:59.731 My dream is a self-sufficient life! 03:59.821 --> 04:01.821 This is your new room. 04:01.901 --> 04:02.901 Oh. 04:06.951 --> 04:08.281 This is... 04:09.201 --> 04:11.831 This used to be a pantry. 04:11.911 --> 04:13.831 Now that it has been abandoned, 04:13.911 --> 04:17.421 it is fertile ground for insects and fungi. 04:17.921 --> 04:20.211 Across the street is the Ran clan's estate. 04:20.711 --> 04:24.181 Which means this is the farthest reaches of the Shu Palace. 04:24.681 --> 04:26.931 I have been exiled. 04:27.641 --> 04:30.431 I will be living here? 04:30.721 --> 04:32.181 Yeah, that's right. 04:32.681 --> 04:33.681 Leelee? 04:34.521 --> 04:37.231 I'm sure you tried to kill her, right? 04:37.311 --> 04:40.861 You got cast off in a place like this because you're the biggest idiot! 04:41.281 --> 04:43.031 Taking care of you in an abandoned building? 04:43.111 --> 04:45.611 They're basically telling me to die with you! 04:45.861 --> 04:47.361 Why are you so surprised? 04:47.451 --> 04:52.041 You've mocked me for all this time, calling me a vulgar dancer's girl! 04:52.411 --> 04:54.661 No matter how much you smooth it over, 04:54.751 --> 04:58.461 the blood of your seductive mother won't go away. 04:59.671 --> 05:03.301 Cowering now that I've shown my true nature? That's absurd! 05:05.221 --> 05:08.931 Amber eyes. Hair with a strong shade of red. 05:09.011 --> 05:11.851 A speech pattern similar to residents of the outer city. 05:12.311 --> 05:16.351 I assume someone in the Shu clan had a relationship with an immigrant dancer. 05:17.061 --> 05:20.861 And that's why she is given the lowest-ranking washed-scarlet garments, 05:20.941 --> 05:24.071 even though she is a personal court lady. 05:24.151 --> 05:28.861 I won't be holding back anymore! I still have my court lady's room left. 05:29.201 --> 05:30.491 I won't be sleeping here, 05:30.571 --> 05:33.491 so you can clean this place up and do laundry all by yourself! 05:33.581 --> 05:34.501 Huh? By myself? 05:34.581 --> 05:38.621 I'm sure none of the court ladies you have abused will help you out, either! 05:39.331 --> 05:41.591 Noble Consort Shu said you won't take part 05:41.671 --> 05:43.591 in the Ghost Festival in seven days, either. 05:44.051 --> 05:45.131 Make yourself at home. 05:54.221 --> 05:57.061 Will I be living here? 05:57.891 --> 05:59.351 In such a... 05:59.691 --> 06:01.481 wonderful place? 06:01.691 --> 06:03.481 Grass as far as I can see! 06:03.691 --> 06:05.481 Fertile soil. 06:05.731 --> 06:06.741 And... 06:07.401 --> 06:08.901 freedom! 06:11.571 --> 06:14.991 I can grow as many medicinal herbs, experiment, sleep, 06:15.081 --> 06:17.751 and be as rowdy as I want to! 06:23.841 --> 06:29.721 From a young age, I always had a frail body and kept making everyone worry. 06:30.591 --> 06:33.511 Reirin, put some grit into anything you do. 06:34.181 --> 06:36.311 The Kou clan are servants of the earth. 06:36.391 --> 06:41.351 My aunt mentioned that we take pride in standing on our own two feet 06:41.441 --> 06:44.151 and even appreciated our hardships. 06:44.691 --> 06:47.901 All right! I will do my best with grit! 06:48.861 --> 06:50.531 Captain. 06:50.531 --> 06:57.581 EUNUCH - BUNKOU 06:50.701 --> 06:53.411 Though she was innocent in the Lion's Judgment, 06:53.491 --> 06:57.661 is there really a need for us to go check on Shu Keigetsu? 06:57.661 --> 07:00.161 CAPTAIN OF THE EAGLE EYES - SHIN-U 06:57.911 --> 07:00.161 It's because His Highness is worried. 07:00.751 --> 07:03.671 Make sure Reirin is not harmed again. 07:03.671 --> 07:05.921 CROWN PRINCE - EI GYOUMEI 07:04.251 --> 07:05.921 Stay on guard. 07:06.171 --> 07:08.261 So that's what this is about. 07:08.341 --> 07:10.931 His Highness is so devoted to Lady Reirin. 07:13.181 --> 07:14.391 Oh. 07:14.931 --> 07:19.021 But still, the Shu clan exiled their Maiden to a place like this? 07:19.101 --> 07:21.311 Hmph. Serves her right. 07:21.391 --> 07:24.191 Eunuchs cannot harm a Maiden at all. 07:24.441 --> 07:26.521 She took advantage of that rule. 07:26.611 --> 07:28.821 Everyone was tormented so much because of that. 07:29.031 --> 07:31.571 And now she is facing torment. 07:31.651 --> 07:32.991 I'm sure she's in her old room 07:33.071 --> 07:35.991 throwing a tantrum that she doesn't want to leave there? 07:36.081 --> 07:37.741 I'd be willing to bet-- 07:37.831 --> 07:39.081 -Oh? -Huh? 07:39.161 --> 07:43.081 Oh, my. Captain of the Eagle Eyes and Master Bunkou. 07:43.461 --> 07:45.421 I hope you are having a good day. 07:45.501 --> 07:47.461 Shu Keigetsu? 07:47.551 --> 07:49.211 Oh? No-- 07:49.301 --> 07:52.511 I mean, yes. That's right. 07:52.591 --> 07:54.891 What exactly are you doing here? 07:54.971 --> 07:57.221 As you can see, weeding the area. 07:57.301 --> 08:01.351 I was thinking I would prepare this area to live comfortably. 08:01.681 --> 08:03.481 What happened to your personal court lady? 08:03.771 --> 08:05.311 Um, uh-- 08:05.401 --> 08:08.861 Right. She is out on an errand. 08:09.151 --> 08:10.991 She's been abandoned. 08:11.071 --> 08:11.991 Oh? 08:12.071 --> 08:14.991 It would be wonderful if I could prepare some tea for you two, 08:15.071 --> 08:17.281 but unfortunately this is the situation I am in. 08:17.371 --> 08:21.371 Tea? I can understand for the Captain, but for an eunuch? 08:21.581 --> 08:25.961 It pains my heart to keep you two here, as you are both busy. 08:26.041 --> 08:28.631 So if you'll excuse me... 08:29.591 --> 08:32.261 Is there something you would like to have? 08:33.011 --> 08:35.511 Something to have? 08:35.591 --> 08:38.971 Oh, no, if I were to be assisted by everyone, including you, Captain, 08:39.051 --> 08:40.891 the actual charm of this would be lost. 08:40.971 --> 08:43.141 -Charm? -Oh, nothing. 08:43.981 --> 08:48.441 However, if I am able to take advantage of your kindness... 08:48.521 --> 08:50.021 Here it comes. 08:50.321 --> 08:53.651 All this meekness is just an act! 08:53.741 --> 08:55.991 -She's gonna ask for a whole lot. -No, but, hmm... 08:56.071 --> 08:58.821 A court lady, money, or word with Noble Consort Shu. 08:58.911 --> 09:00.831 Would you get me some salt? 09:01.081 --> 09:02.911 -Salt? -That's all? 09:03.041 --> 09:04.911 I am quite fortunate here, 09:05.001 --> 09:07.831 and it seems I will be able to procure rainwater and potatoes. 09:07.921 --> 09:12.421 However, I don't think I will be able to make some salt in a day. 09:15.881 --> 09:18.931 Is that really Shu Keigetsu? 09:19.351 --> 09:20.971 After the Lion's Judgment, 09:21.061 --> 09:24.061 she did say she was a different person from her previous self. 09:24.141 --> 09:26.391 I assume she fully repented in the dungeon. 09:26.481 --> 09:29.811 I see. The power of the underground dungeon sure is something. 09:30.521 --> 09:33.781 Now, Bunkou, you have lost your bet... 09:33.861 --> 09:34.861 Wha? 09:34.861 --> 09:39.621 CULINARY UNIT 09:35.571 --> 09:38.241 I beg of you, culinary matron. 09:38.321 --> 09:41.241 May I somehow get enough food for the two of us, myself and Lady Keigetsu? 09:41.331 --> 09:42.991 I told you. I have no food 09:43.081 --> 09:47.501 to give to the disgraceful Shu Maiden and a dancer's girl. 09:47.581 --> 09:49.081 You're in the way. Stand aside. 09:49.581 --> 09:51.171 Damn it. 09:51.251 --> 09:54.591 I mouthed off to Shu Keigetsu that I won't take care of her. 09:54.591 --> 09:59.051 But if I can't get any food, I'm also going to die of starvation. 09:59.131 --> 10:01.851 If I can't expect to get any help from the Shu Palace, 10:01.931 --> 10:03.931 I have to go beg at another palace. 10:04.011 --> 10:05.721 -You there. -Hmm? 10:07.391 --> 10:09.351 Ivory silk. 10:09.851 --> 10:13.861 Why is an upper court lady from the Kin clan approaching me? 10:14.021 --> 10:17.241 What can I do for you, lady of ivory silk? 10:17.321 --> 10:21.121 The sun will set soon, so I will cut right to the chase. 10:21.741 --> 10:23.451 My poor washed-scarlet girl. 10:23.531 --> 10:25.411 Would you like to be a court lady for the Kin clan? 10:25.491 --> 10:26.411 What? 10:26.501 --> 10:30.081 I have heard of the punishment for Shu Keigetsu. 10:30.581 --> 10:33.001 You got pulled into it, did you not? 10:33.211 --> 10:38.091 Even if you were the daughter of a dancer, you were not born wishing to be so. 10:38.171 --> 10:39.631 How pitiful. 10:40.551 --> 10:45.721 It pains the heart of my Maiden, the wise Lady Kin Seika. 10:45.811 --> 10:47.271 Lady Kin Seika? 10:47.521 --> 10:49.521 KIN CLAN MAIDEN KIN SEIKA 10:49.601 --> 10:51.731 Therefore, given certain conditions, 10:51.811 --> 10:55.481 I shall grant you a garment of silver ermine. 10:56.151 --> 11:00.281 Silver ermine? That is the color of the middle court ladies of the Kin clan! 11:00.741 --> 11:03.451 Wh-What would those conditions be? 11:05.371 --> 11:07.121 It is quite simple. 11:07.621 --> 11:12.211 I would like you to torture the one you serve, Shu Keigetsu. 11:16.051 --> 11:17.001 What? 11:17.211 --> 11:20.011 Why would another clan retaliate for what happened to Lady Reirin? 11:20.131 --> 11:21.801 Listen. 11:21.881 --> 11:24.351 Lady Reirin is His Highness's favored butterfly. 11:24.431 --> 11:26.561 If you seek favor from His Highness, 11:26.641 --> 11:29.731 simply volunteer yourself and swear devotion to Lady Reirin. 11:30.021 --> 11:32.941 In other words, keep Shu Keigetsu down, 11:33.021 --> 11:35.731 and play it out as if the Kin clan is on Kou Reirin's side. 11:36.271 --> 11:38.481 The Kin clan is the heart of Ei's economy. 11:38.571 --> 11:40.691 Kin Seika, with her merchant's spirit, 11:40.781 --> 11:43.361 seeks to intentionally go for the seat of secondary Maiden. 11:43.571 --> 11:48.661 But excessive punishment will be frowned upon by the Eagle Eyes Captain. 11:50.161 --> 11:53.871 Such words from you, who approved of banishment to an abandoned building. 11:54.121 --> 11:56.091 I am Gayou of the Kin clan. 11:56.591 --> 11:59.461 Starting tomorrow, I will give you a reward for providing me a report 11:59.551 --> 12:03.341 at this time of day on how Shu Keigetsu is doing. 12:08.261 --> 12:11.351 Or would you prefer this? 12:16.691 --> 12:17.821 Rice? 12:20.071 --> 12:22.281 I will have double this tomorrow. 12:22.901 --> 12:24.411 You will accept, yes? 12:27.321 --> 12:30.161 This isn't necessarily a bad thing. 12:30.241 --> 12:31.701 It's so that I can survive. 12:33.961 --> 12:34.961 Yes. 12:37.131 --> 12:40.591 Surely by now, Shu Keigetsu will be surrounded by grass and insects, 12:40.671 --> 12:42.301 broken down in tears. 12:42.971 --> 12:44.971 I recall being banished to the garden one winter 12:45.051 --> 12:47.551 after she said I had an evil look in my eyes. 12:51.431 --> 12:53.811 If she rubs her face to the ground and begs for forgiveness, 12:53.891 --> 12:55.311 I'll give her one bite. 12:55.851 --> 12:59.611 I'll make her pay for everything she's done to me until now. 13:06.361 --> 13:08.241 Oh, welcome back. 13:08.321 --> 13:10.531 Leelee, you came back! 13:10.911 --> 13:13.161 I just finished frying the potatoes. 13:13.251 --> 13:16.041 I also sautéed some field mustard. 13:16.121 --> 13:18.171 Now let's eat while it's hot! 13:18.421 --> 13:20.841 -Huh? -And please take a look! 13:20.921 --> 13:23.211 I am halfway done with preparation of the fields. 13:23.301 --> 13:27.051 A vast variety of plants were mixed up, so I sorted them by type. 13:27.131 --> 13:29.301 Potatoes, chives, gourds, and-- 13:29.391 --> 13:30.511 Hold on a second! 13:30.601 --> 13:33.391 Why are potatoes and gourds coming out of an abandoned building? 13:33.601 --> 13:35.481 Did you use some forbidden magic or something? 13:35.681 --> 13:37.771 Oh, Leelee. 13:37.851 --> 13:40.651 I cannot use any forbidden magic. 13:40.861 --> 13:43.651 It was just wonderfully good luck piling up. 13:43.731 --> 13:46.201 This used to be a pantry, right? 13:46.281 --> 13:49.451 The abandoned foodstuff had secretly germinated here. 13:49.531 --> 13:50.451 What? 13:50.531 --> 13:54.371 After all, we are on the border of the Ran clan, who are servants of wood. 13:54.451 --> 13:57.961 Perhaps this area is filled with qi that nurtures plants. 13:58.041 --> 14:00.631 This really is like paradise. 14:00.711 --> 14:03.091 No way. I mean, the rumors say this place 14:03.171 --> 14:05.421 is where horrible fungi and insects come from. 14:05.711 --> 14:07.221 Fungi! Right, fungi! 14:07.301 --> 14:10.681 The black smut spores really did a wonderful job! 14:10.761 --> 14:11.761 Take a look. 14:11.851 --> 14:14.681 The wild rice has turned into wonderful rice galls! 14:14.771 --> 14:16.771 I am so thankful for them! 14:16.851 --> 14:20.401 Oh, I am blessed with an opportunity 14:20.481 --> 14:22.901 to put all of the knowledge I have built up through books into action. 14:22.981 --> 14:25.111 I am such a fortunate person! 14:25.401 --> 14:27.781 Oh, bottomless stamina... 14:28.571 --> 14:29.491 Potatoes! 14:29.571 --> 14:30.821 Let's hurry up and eat! 14:30.911 --> 14:32.911 It has always been a dream of mine 14:32.991 --> 14:35.621 to eat food with an abundance of oil sprinkled with salt, 14:35.701 --> 14:37.831 and not have to worry about heartburn! 14:42.501 --> 14:45.711 Wait, how did you get a hold of salt and oil? 14:45.711 --> 14:49.721 Oh, I received them from the kindness of the Eagle Eyes Captain, among others. 14:49.721 --> 14:50.721 Seriously? 14:50.891 --> 14:53.141 Yes. As for salt, I was thinking 14:53.221 --> 14:55.971 I could just use my tears as a condiment if need be. 14:56.311 --> 14:58.101 But I really wanted to sprinkle it on lavishly, 14:58.181 --> 15:00.101 so it was the right choice to indulge! 15:00.271 --> 15:02.861 Wait, where did you come up with such a train of thought? 15:03.521 --> 15:05.821 What's gotten into her? 15:05.901 --> 15:07.861 She's like a completely different person. 15:08.821 --> 15:11.701 You really are Shu Keigetsu, right? 15:12.201 --> 15:15.201 If you've got something up your sleeve, spill it right now. 15:17.241 --> 15:19.661 As of the night of the Double Sevens Festival, 15:19.751 --> 15:22.751 I have become a completely different person. 15:23.251 --> 15:27.881 It seems that is all I can say from my own mouth at present time. 15:29.921 --> 15:31.131 Now, Leelee... 15:31.221 --> 15:32.221 say, "Ahh." 15:42.521 --> 15:44.061 I am overjoyed! 15:44.151 --> 15:45.231 Such happiness. 15:45.311 --> 15:48.981 Even if I keep smelling oil, I don't feel faint! 15:49.071 --> 15:50.531 -I could eat forever! -She's powerful. 15:50.951 --> 15:52.321 -Can I... -And I can drink! 15:52.401 --> 15:56.331 Will I be able to push this girl to despair? 16:01.911 --> 16:05.171 KOU CLAN MAIDEN - KOU REIRIN (SOUL OF KEIGETSU) 16:04.251 --> 16:08.171 Lady Reirin, is there something you need right now? 16:08.671 --> 16:12.261 No, please don't worry about me. 16:12.761 --> 16:16.011 Lady Reirin, your perseverance is a wonderful virtue. 16:16.101 --> 16:19.271 But if you choose not to rely on us, it makes us feel rather dejected. 16:19.351 --> 16:23.561 Please let us know of even the most marginal of changes without hesitation. 16:23.641 --> 16:27.191 Oh, all of you worry so much. 16:27.271 --> 16:29.361 I'm fine. Please stand down. 16:33.241 --> 16:36.531 How nice it feels to be spoiled and worried about. 16:36.621 --> 16:38.491 This is exactly what I had been seeking. 16:38.991 --> 16:41.911 When one is cherished this much, 16:42.001 --> 16:49.501 even a sewer rat will become an elegant, delicate butterfly. 16:49.881 --> 16:53.301 It was an impossibility to begin with. 16:53.381 --> 16:56.181 A girl from the countryside that can do a bit of forbidden magic 16:56.261 --> 16:59.641 trying to curry the favor of His Highness in the Maiden Court. 17:00.641 --> 17:02.431 My father was a fallen sorcerer 17:02.521 --> 17:05.101 and my mother was of the lowest rank among the Shu clan. 17:05.191 --> 17:08.271 One year ago, their debts piled up, and they committed suicide. 17:09.191 --> 17:11.651 So I became a maid for the main Shu clan. 17:13.401 --> 17:15.531 You lost your parents at such an early age. 17:15.911 --> 17:17.741 That is so pitiful. 17:19.121 --> 17:22.791 Noble Consort Shu, who had been visiting her family home by coincidence, 17:22.871 --> 17:26.371 took to me at first sight and assigned me to be her Maiden. 17:26.461 --> 17:29.791 But I had no aptitude. I was chosen only out of pity. 17:29.881 --> 17:32.461 That was where I ran out of luck. 17:32.551 --> 17:36.761 The court ladies mocked me, and the Noble Consort could only fret. 17:36.841 --> 17:40.301 The other Maidens in the Maiden Court simply ridiculed me. 17:40.681 --> 17:43.471 But that girl was different. 17:44.481 --> 17:49.021 She was beautiful, intelligent, and had the perfect personality. 17:49.521 --> 17:51.441 That's why I hated her. 17:51.521 --> 17:53.571 It makes me want to vomit. 17:54.491 --> 17:55.491 Lady Reirin. 17:56.241 --> 17:58.321 His Highness is here to see you. 17:59.741 --> 18:03.451 Kou Reirin. This is all your fault. 18:03.911 --> 18:07.411 I will take His Highness from you. 18:08.751 --> 18:13.211 Reirin, I apologize for making you feel uneasy during the Lion's Judgment. 18:13.501 --> 18:16.471 I am all right. 18:16.551 --> 18:22.101 It simply pains my heart that I make you worry, dear cousin. 18:23.641 --> 18:25.981 It's unusual for you to fawn on me like this. 18:26.561 --> 18:30.061 Oh, how good this feels. 18:31.311 --> 18:35.481 Now that I think about it, I'm glad that girl didn't die. 18:35.991 --> 18:38.201 In the unlikely possibility that the switch is exposed, 18:38.281 --> 18:39.991 I can just take her hostage. 18:40.071 --> 18:43.491 After all, I'm the only one that can return us to our original bodies. 18:44.491 --> 18:47.711 In any case, this body is way too frail. 18:48.211 --> 18:50.001 Pardon me, Lady Reirin. 18:50.001 --> 18:52.251 REIRIN'S HEAD COURT LADY KOU TOUSETSU 18:50.121 --> 18:52.251 Is something the matter, Tousetsu? 18:52.541 --> 18:56.961 Yes. It has been two days since your fever has started. 18:57.051 --> 18:58.761 So I brought you your training items. 18:59.261 --> 19:00.261 Huh? 19:00.431 --> 19:03.601 Embroidering all night, handwriting 100 sutras, 19:03.681 --> 19:06.601 dance lessons, musical instrument lessons... 19:06.681 --> 19:08.771 or training basic stamina. 19:09.021 --> 19:10.941 What will it be tonight? 19:11.811 --> 19:15.941 What is she talking about? She's talking to a sick person! 19:16.111 --> 19:21.611 "When my life is in peril is when my body most greedily gains knowledge and skill." 19:21.701 --> 19:26.451 "When my head is hazy with a fever is when I can see beyond my limits." 19:26.911 --> 19:31.331 Lady Reirin, you casually said so the first time I was nursing you. 19:31.421 --> 19:33.921 Each time I remember it, I feel shivers all over my body! 19:35.131 --> 19:37.801 And Lady Reirin, you inherited the Kou blood 19:37.881 --> 19:40.841 that reveres effort more than anyone else. 19:41.091 --> 19:45.351 I, Tousetsu, am personally proud that I can accompany you on your training, 19:45.431 --> 19:47.811 especially now that the Empress joins in on the action. 19:47.891 --> 19:49.731 Now, as you please. 19:50.731 --> 19:53.271 T-Tousetsu? You know... 19:53.351 --> 19:56.611 I have a fever that makes it painful for me to even sit up. 19:56.691 --> 19:59.361 Then you are in perfect condition. 20:00.281 --> 20:02.991 I-I feel nauseous. 20:03.071 --> 20:05.491 I think the fever is getting even worse. 20:05.571 --> 20:08.411 It looks like you will reach heights never seen before, then! 20:08.491 --> 20:10.081 -What? -I will bring a washtub. 20:10.161 --> 20:11.161 Oh, no! 20:11.291 --> 20:12.411 This is.... 20:13.331 --> 20:17.171 an illness that may spread, I believe. 20:17.251 --> 20:18.631 Please step back. 20:18.711 --> 20:20.091 Right now. 20:20.881 --> 20:23.091 I would not be able to forgive myself 20:23.181 --> 20:27.721 if something were ever to happen to you dear people. 20:27.891 --> 20:29.271 Lady Reirin. 20:30.021 --> 20:33.891 Oh, my, to think your physical condition was this terrible. 20:33.981 --> 20:35.901 I will call for the apothecary right away! 20:35.981 --> 20:37.861 Please hold yourself steady! 20:37.941 --> 20:39.731 We are right here with you! 20:40.231 --> 20:44.611 These guys are insane. Definitely insane. 20:44.911 --> 20:50.661 Wasn't Kou Reirin a delicate butterfly protected and spoiled by everyone? 20:50.741 --> 20:53.581 Can it be that everyone is overprotective 20:53.661 --> 20:56.831 because she physically overexerts herself to the brink of death, 20:56.921 --> 20:59.751 forcing them all to be really worried? 21:05.471 --> 21:06.761 I can... 21:07.391 --> 21:11.311 keep going in this body, right? 21:23.941 --> 21:25.701 Oh. 21:26.781 --> 21:28.531 What are you doing here? 21:28.621 --> 21:31.201 There isn't a place for rats to sleep here anymore. 21:37.881 --> 21:39.711 I'm so frustrated. 21:41.961 --> 21:45.171 I shall grant you a garment of silver ermine. 21:45.931 --> 21:50.641 I would like you to torture the one you serve, Shu Keigetsu. 21:52.351 --> 21:55.941 I'll do anything if it means I can get out of this place!