Keiki, Enki and King En conspire to prove Taiki correct, causing great relief. In the present, in Japan, Yuka is convinced the strange young man belongs in the 12 kingdoms.
Event Year: 2002
Sea of the Wind, Shore of the Labyrinth – Chapter Five
Taiki tames his first demon – one of the most dangerous in the 12 kingdoms – and chooses the king of Tai, but not in accordance to the will of the heavens.
Sea of the Wind, Shore of the Labyrinth – Chapter Four
Taiki's first attempt to find the ruler of Tai from among those assembled at the solstice fails – although he does meet two particular people, one of whom he likes, the other of whom scares him.
Sea of the Wind, Shore of the Labyrinth – Chapter Three
Keiki and Taiki meet at Lady Gyokuyou's suggestion, and although their first meeting does not go well, they soon become friends and learn from each other.