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As Shun escapes from the room, Shuurei realizes that the assassination of Mou is just part of the master mind’s plan. There has never been a change in the plans. Everyone has been so concentrated with who is behind the assassination that they have forgotten that the target of this is still…targeted. Someone is definitely pulling the strings of this rather elaborate plot, and Shun seems to have a link with the Ran clan. However, nothing is being said and the answer will be revealed in this episode.

Will Shuurei and company be in time to rescue Jyuusan Hime before it is too late?

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If you are watching the Four Leaf Clover fansubs of Saiunkoku Monogatari, you might have seen the above screenshot. My name appearing in the subs came from a rather amusing story since it is something that relates to a conversation between my girlfriend (who is the encoder for the FLC subs) and me . I remember that she messaged me one day about the ED, and told me to translate it for her fansub. I am probably in a half-awake state of mind, and actually agreed to translating the ED.

Innocent like a fly, I did up the translation in a few minutes. The next thing definitely woke me up from my slumber. She started becoming the evil editor that is so anal, that you wonder if you are dating the same sweet person you know normally. Yes, if you have ever dealt with a true-blue editor, you will feel just the same way as me, which is “meh”. Anyway, I cleanly forgot about it. Recently, I helped her in some work for FLC due to her computer failing her completely. It is then I realize that my name is up there. I never thought that I will ever have my name in any subs, and I am actually doing some work as an encoder too when her computer is being a total pain.

Quite interesting stuff if you ask me, and I guess it’s kind of queer to see my own translation on an actual subbing episode. Now, I will want to evade the many angry Saiunkoku Monogatari fans who have the sudden realization that an idiotic blogger has done the ED translation.

P/S: I am now rewatching the ED translation to see if everything makes sense. I can be paranoid at times.

with the full moon approaching. The huge conspiracy behind Jyuusan Hime is confusing almost everyone, and Shuurei is starting to wonder who is behind this. Even though the declaration seems to be the assassination of Jyuusan Hime, the assailants are also targeting Shuurei. The evidence can be seen from the poisoning of the water. Ryuuki is also waiting for the chance to at least see Shuurei ever since she moved back into the palace.

After a lapse of a week, Saiunkoku Monogatari returns with the plot thickening and the day of the moon approaching. Who is implicated in this maze of conspiracies?

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After 2 weeks of specials, it is back to our regular viewing of Saiunkoku Monogatari. During the last episode, Shuurei finally had a chance to meet up with Jyuusan Hime. Much to her surprise, it is the girl that she met previously on the road when there was a thief. How will Shuurei communicate with Jyuusan Hime, and what is the status of Shuuei? Shuurei has to worry not only about being the lure for the assassination attempts, but also the attention of Seiga as he awaits his chance to embarrass and insult Shuurei.

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From left to right: Seki Tomokazu (Ryuuki), Midorikawa Hikaru (Seiran), Morikawa Toshiyuki (Shuuei), Hiyama Nobuyuki (Kouyuu)

I initially thought that this is merely a recap of the series once again, but it turns out to be something really interesting. The theme of this interview/talkshow is “Who is the future romance and marriage partner for Shuurei?”. For all of us who are watching this for the romantic element (and most of us do), this is perhaps one of the most hilarious specials that is available. The seiyuu for Ryuuki, Seiran, Kouyuu and Shuuei were invited to give their views on the prospective partners for Shuurei.

Do you want to know what they believe to be a great partner for Shuurei and how they decide their choice?

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Shuurei received information from the last episode that she will be a cover for the Jyuusan Hime. It means that she will be returning to the palace where all the “concubines” will stay. However, as we saw from the little snippets, Jyuusan Hime is no sitting duck. She is just as spunky compared to Shuurei, possibly even more so. It will definitely be a very interesting twist when Shuurei and Jyuusan Hime officially meet each other. Seiga also seemed to have a role to play in this, but it is not stated in the last episode.

This episode sets up the stage for the two, as well as character development for Shuuei and Shusui.

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As we end with the conclusion of Shuurei’s time in the reserved official role, a new arc is on the way. Shuurei finally accepted a job role at the investigative department under Kouki. It is clear that her time there will be one of a growing up period, considering that her “nemesis” Seiga and the uncompromising Kouki will toughen her up. The news on the Ran clan’s 13th princess as the concubine of Ryuuki is also a huge event, as everyone starts to talk about a conspiracy to assassinate the Ran’s clan princess before she can assume her marriage to Ryuuki.

This episode starts off exciting, and I am sure many will be curious about the 13th princess!

Screenshots for Episode 28: Click here

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