@Sumomo: Yep, that’s how I see a leader.You totally got my point but I really do not think that he has to give up Shuurei in order to pursue his goals. Romance can still be part of a king’s life, because that is the only thing that he can be truly human. To the person he loves.

@Peggy: Guess what? I am. ^^ That said, wait for our spring preview with more than 30 over anime on Monday/Tuesday. ^^ We have a very comprehensive coverage for all of you ^+^

@D.J: Reishin is so cute

@Heather: I don’t think she will ever go for Ryuuki though. She still loves Jin quite a lot despite her words. It’s really strange because I feel that Jin still loves her but is hindered by something.

@Azn: yep ^+^;;; It will be something amusing but I wonder if we will have any bloopers since we should improve. Who knows ^^

Unfortunatly, it doesn’t appear they are going to take Ryuukie/Jyuusan-hime pairing (or possible pairing) as they do in the Manga. Looks like the Anime is really different in this since. To bad. I was waiting for her to declare to Jin (as she did in the manga) that she was going for Ryuukie because he is a better man and letting go of Jin.

So I’m not going to be surprised if they end the Anime with Ryuukie and Shurrie. It saddens me a little. I think it is really too bad that they are cutting out Jyuusan-hime’s best trait. The ability to love, let go, and love again. I true human trait and one that you hardly see in Anime or manga characters (Like I said before one of the main reasons I really liked her). But oh well, at least I have the manga!

And I do agree with you about your assessment of Ryuuki. I mean, I love him to bits but he does need to grow up some more and realize that his subordinates don’t put him first because they think of other people as of lesser value. It’s just that his life IS more important than theirs in the overall scheme of things.

That’s usually the tragedy and irony of being a leader. It dehumanizes you because you have to be ruthless when you have to, yet you can’t afford to become dehumanized or you risk becoming a tyrant. Ryuuki has to learn to be a man, yet be so much more than a man. If you think about it, he will end up being the most tragic character in this story. Everyone, even his brother Seien, will be able to go after their dreams and probably live the life that they want. He will never have that freedom. In the end, he may even have to give up his only dream (Shuurei) for the greater good of his country.

Hahaha! Shuuei is such a wuss! But he’s such a dear.

And of course, I bow to the greatness that is Shouka-sama. I think I love him best of all. ^_^

etineski and Impz : why did you say the novels are evil and won’t read it ever again? I am confused

Yet, at that scenario, it is clear that everyone is trying to save his life there, not as Shi Ryuuki but as the emperor. The emperor should realize that Jyuusan Hime, if she dies, is doing her job to protect him.

That is a flaw of Ryuuki, not being able to decipher what is important from what is essential. The important thing is Jyuusan-hime’s life. The essential thing is to keep himself alive. By wasting time trying to worry over Jyuusan-hime (which is important but non-essential), he is causing trouble not only to Shuuei and Shusui who is trying to save him, but causing harm to his life.

Yep, I am particularly harsh to Ryuuki because knowing means nothing. Dong Zhuo knows that Lu Bu is treacherous but continues to adopt him as his foster son due to his battle prowess. See where Dong Zhuo got himself to. I admit that Ryuuki is good in which he admits to his own faults, but it’s absolutely nothing until he does it. He didn’t, from the two small things.

On the Shuurei x Ryuuki = perfect example of how Shuurei is slowly falling in love with Ryuuki without realizing. ^_^

Allow me to defend Ryuuki, not as a Ryuuki fan but as a neutral observer. Point 1: It happened to us at one time at least, when we said to ourselves, “I hope I don’t grow up to be like mum or Aunty” because of their bad traits or “I hope I don’t have to become a lawyer or politician” because of their dirty reputations they hold. Ryuuki sensed that, thanks to some abusive family members, & no wonder they have been holding him back from bettering his rulership. Ryuuki does not want to become like his father or his brothers and is afraid of becoming like them. Point 2: A good king always wants to help. He rather value human lives than use them as shields because he needs them to govern his country. Who will he have to govern with when everyone dies for him? So please give him a break when he being concerned for Jyuusan-hime. Point 3: C’mon, Ryuuki is at the peak of his life. This is the time where people his age don’t know where they stand or what should they do with lives. Even worse, there’re some unlucky ones who still don’t know that & are complaining why their lives are forever unfulfilling. Ryuuki is lucky to realise where’s he’s at and is trying to do something about it. That’s better than nothing!

Enough about Ryuuki. Now let me wrenched for ShuueiXShusui comic tragedy I haven’t seen this episode yet, so I can’t laughed at them. Too bad Shuuei is immature about truly loving his woman. He knew that, but hasn’t work out how to go about it. Hence, his poor ‘Shouka’ blurt-out. But also, it’s a pretty smart trick. If Shuuei used his own name, “I love you’ or anybody else’s name, the spell on Shusui wouldn’t waver. And I actually like it when he slapped Shusui. It takes a lot of courage to do that to save your love one.

Okay, Impz, for this part, thank you so much for lightening me up: “…Shuurei saw Ryuuki lying down behind a caged gate. She is initially in shock over Ryuuki’s prone body, but cries in relief when she realizes Ryuuki is still alive.” Love it as a ShuureiXRyuuki fan

I will never read novels because they are evil. No other reason is needed

@Peggy: Who doesn’t? I prefer that they will stop it and allow the novels to run rather than putting spoilers. I prefer to suffocate from the lack of Saiunkoku Monogatari than see crap stuff.

@SiaoMei: I do wonder whether they will go on with OVAs or waiting a while for a 3rd season. My personal speculation is that it will be next. I think Shuurei’s thick headed behavior is legendary and I have a close friend that is just like her. She will never ever realize that someone loves her until he confesses. Even worse, Shuurei just treats the confession like nothing happens. I hope she really wakes up her idea, and realize that love and work can co-exist.

Ya, it’s really sad when Shuuei loses all his pride. I mean, it is painful enough to realize that the woman you like does not like you, and you have to throw your ego away by shouting her loved one. Painful stuff. Yet, I cannot help but laugh. I feel so mean

@L-chan: Yep, it seems to hint that Ruka is very old. That is because she mentions about how she wants to gain favor with Riou, which means that she is just as old, if not older. Well, I thought that in such times, relationships with siblings (this way like incest) is actually decently common. It’s not completely common place, but not that uncommon too. In addition, it seems that Ruka is just a pretty sexual person. Heh heh.

She wants everyone in a harem. =/

@Delphyne: OUCH! Don’t call him an idiot, he’s just use-impaired. Ok ok, I am glad that he realizes his deficencies but he really needs to learn it quick because it feels like empty words with a lot of hot air. He needs to fulfill that promise of being a true king.

Shouka with open eyes = bloody mean. Scary. I swear that I am admiring Shouka-papa more and more lately. He just rocks with every single evil appearance. The docile Shouka is boring, the evil assassin Shouka is just downright awesome \o/

@Bootoye: Ooops! Ya, he didn’t really appear at the critical scenes, so there are no screenshots of him. Yes, bad excuse.

@Azn: Arr, well, we will have something special for the next webshow that fans of Saiunkoku will appreciate. Hope you guys have fun soon enough. No news of season 3 at all though.

@Aka-chan: Cool? UNDERSTATEMENT. He’s downright awesome!

THANX IMPZ !!!