Suzu dreams of Youko welcoming her as a sister. Shoukei's status is discovered and her life threatened – as is Youko's when one of her officials apparently betrays her.
Show: The Twelve Kingdoms
Nakajima Youko is your average somewhat timid high school student. One day, a strange man named Keiki appears before her, swearing allegiance. Before she could properly register what was happening, demon-like creatures attack Youko and her friends, after which they are pulled into a different world. A world unlike what she has ever known. Separated from Keiki, Youko and her friends must do whatever they can if they wish to survive in this new world.
A Great Distance in the Wind, the Sky at Dawn – Chapter One
The kaikyaku Suzu has lived as a slave to the harsh Lady Riyou for 100 years. After her father, the cruel King of Hou, is executed, Shoukei loses her immortality and is cast out. Youko prepares for her coronation.
Sea of the Wind, Shore of the Labyrinth – Correspondence Chapter
Rakushun and Youko correspond: Rakushun is doing very well, and Youko is coping, although finding the complexities of the royal court confusing. The date is set for the coronation.
Sea of the Wind, Shore of the Labyrinth – Reminiscence Chapter
Enki tells us more about the 12 kingdoms, then reveals that King Tai and Taiki went missing – presumed dead, although Enki doubts it – after only a year of ruling.