: In a dramatic confrontation, Kijin Kou (the masked Official of the Department of Protocol) exposes Sai’s embezzlement and the theft of Eigetsu’s salary. To break Sai’s psychological defense, Kijin removes his mask; his beauty is so overwhelming it renders Sai "brainless" and forces a full confession of his crimes, including bribery and framing Reishin.
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: King Ryuuki directly accuses Secretary Sai of orchestrating the plot against Shuurei and Reishin. Sai attempts to deflect blame onto Official Ro , but Ryuuki reveals that Ro was actually testing and developing Shuurei's skills through his harsh treatment. : In a dramatic confrontation, Kijin Kou (the
: Shuurei stands before the court and delivers a powerful speech. When asked why a woman would want to be an official, she asserts that her gender is irrelevant; she took the exams to follow her dreams and to protect what she can with her own hands. Key Takeaways & Impact If you'd like, I can: Detail the in the next episode
: With further help from Hakumei and Ensei, Shuurei reaches the inquiry at the final stroke of noon.
: Seiran escorts a dolled-up Shuurei, but they are repeatedly blocked by hired thugs. They are eventually saved by the townspeople of Kiyo, who realize their previous avoidance of Shuurei (intended to protect her reputation) was a misunderstanding.