The plot against Ryūki and Shūrei comes to a head as the conspirators are defeated. Ryūki realizes that the plot is deeper than he at first realized, and that those he deemed most trustworthy may not care about the same people he does. With her task complete, Shūrei leaves the palace, and Ryūki finally tells her that he likes women as much as men. He then kisses her in full view of the others, much to her angry chagrin.