Finding out about the last queen of Kei, Youko doubts her own ability to rule wisely. Yuka finally finds out how King Kou has used and betrayed her, and stops fighting against Youko.
Event Year: 2002
Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow – Chapter Eleven
En's minister explains to Youko and Rakushun Enki's story, and how he came to choose the King of En.
Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow – Chapter Ten
King En takes Youko and Rakushun to his palace, where more explanations of how the royal system works are given. At the same time Yuka is being similarly educated by the kaikyaku teacher. Youko has important decisions to make.
Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow – Chapter Nine
Youko and Rakushun are reunited, and go to see a kaikyaku teacher who, with Rakushun, explains more about the world. Youko's fate is uncovered. Fighting invading youmo, she meets King En.