Yoko has many misgivings about being the ruler, especially with all of the arguments in her court.  She is faced with decisions on a man's loyalty and other problems arising within her kingdom.  Enki, King En and Rakushun show up for the ceremony and she confides some of her worries to King En.  Suzu has learned that her mistress has returned from the coronation and that the new queen is from Japan, which gives her hope of maybe returning.  Shoukei, at the orphanage, has let it be known that she is the daughter of the once horrible king.  Now the lady in charge takes out her frustrations on her by doubling her chores.