About Gyoku (or Gyoukuka).. think it’s high time Shuuei to move on from his past and find a better girl. Shusui is the one that he gave hints for a crush but she’s head over heals in love with Shouka.. so.. it won’t work out either.

Ensei x Shuurei pairing!!! I was utterly baffled. @_@ I mean I always thought Ensei had a brotherly love towards Shuurei. I’ve gotta watch this n confirm it with my own eyes.. lol

Then again.. like others have said.. maybe he just wanted to warn Seiran.. and remind him that he (Seiran) is not making any progress with Shuurei.

And I also wonder why ever since Sakujun’s arc (where Seiran tells Shuurei that he’s a better suitor for her than Sakujun) I hardly see any Seiran x Shuurei sweet moments like that thereafter.. T_T Maybe even the author has given up on them.. lol

Also I can’t imagine Shuurei falling for Ensei. So I’m sure even if Ensei would ever fall for her by any chance, he’d still opt to be her ultimate bodyguard than her lifetime partner. Cuz that’s how Ensei has always been. XD

As for the pairings, I believe that Serian needs someone sensitive (such as Shuurei) yet [at the risk of sounding ridiculously cliche] strong/outgoing to pull him out of him out of his shell. He did say that he prefers to save the best for last, and I believe he’s waiting for Shuurei to recognize him in that light.

Ryuuki clung to Shuurei because she believed in him (which not many did). She is his first love, but I believe that he’s better off mending Jyuusan-Hime’s heart.

wow I never considered Shuurie x Ensie. but I’ll surport him
Ensie is cool guy.

ah, don’t mind who’s going marry Shuurie. Ryuuki,Seiran or Ensie they all are great

I can’t wait to see the end I hope its going to be happy end.

Regarding the ShuureixEnsei pairing, I seriously don’t think it’s likely to come true but I’m quite sure that Ensei IS interested in Shuurei. I already got the impression when Shuurei left the Sa province, during which Ensei mention that he’ll definitely pass the exam (in order to work in the capital, near to Shuurei… ). This episode just confirms my suspicions. Hee:)

I agree that it’s about time that Shuurei steps up and realizes her feelings. Like asap. I don’t want the remaining episodes to be rushed resolving the side relationships and such.

Seamaiden… I know, I have been VERY happy with Ryuukie’s growth in this second season. Personally, I’m for him and 13th, but she would make for an…interresting (is that the right word?) wife for Serian. I could see where the appeal for fans would be there for her. Personally, if she really took an interrest in Serian that way, I would be all for it. That man needs love and someone to pay attention to him (just as badly as Ryuukie does). And just the thought of poor Shuuie having Serian for a brother-in-law would be funny since, he asked 13th not to marry him for that reason!

Heather – I think we have to forgive Ryuuki for being a bit childish. If you think about it, his growth as a person is one of the major developments to watch out for in this story: to see how this prince who had been the very last choice for emperor and seemed least worthy of the position, becomes one of the greatest rulers in his country’s history.

Funny enough, I think I like the idea of Jyuusan-hime with Seiran. It would make for a very interesting relationship. Seiran needs a woman who can tame him. And Jyuusan-hime needs a man who can make her forget Shiba Jin. And just imagine how much fun it would be if Ran Shuuei and Seiran become brothers-in-law! hehehe. XD

But of course, the joy of all this is that we can all sail our favorite ’ships. ^_^

Anyway going back to Saimo, is it just me or there are too many loose ends in this season? I mean so many story arcs are “finished” but with questions unanswered. I guess i will just have to be patient. Did someone speculate that there are going to be 39 episodes for this season? I cant see all this being explained properly in 5 episodes!!!!

Anyhoo, I’m definitely die-hard Seiran/Shuurie. In this latest episode it is obvious that Shuurei wanted Seiran to go with her because when Ensei mentions Seiran she looked really sad and said that it be best that he not go. She knows that Seiran is working hard and trying to become a higher military official and guarding Yuushun is good training and an honor. I don’t think she wanted to interfere with his training. Also, Seiran wanted to go with her too but he knows that he has to work hard at his training in order to get the highest rank in the military if he wants to keep up with Shuurei. He even teased her once by saying she may end up one day being prime minister and him being her military officer. So I think that’s why he stayed behind to further his military career to the point where he will be ready to stay by Shuurei’s side no matter how high she climbs politically.

I really like Ensei too. But I don’t think they would make a good couple. In this chapter alone we see that he tells her that she needs to get rest and then knocks her out. LOL, he even knocks out Tantan for getting sick on the boat. I can see Ensei and Shuurei now, Shuurei coming home telling her husband Ensei she had a hard day at the office and Ensei saying you need some rest then knocks her out. Then Seiran jumping through their window chasing Ensei down with his sword for touching his precious Shuurie. LOL, I don’t think Ensei would survive the marriage with Seiran as his brother-in-law.

I’m glad we got to see Ryuuren in this episode. My fav side characters are Ensei and Ryuuren.