Rakushun and Shoukei talk together and he explains how the Twelve Kingdoms works.  He's amazed that a princess knows so little of her home and surroundings.  He also recounts how he met Yoko and their journies together.  Shoukei also tells him about her times after her mother and father were killed.  Asano meanwhile talks with Shoukou and tells him about his adventures.  Shoukou asks Asano to work for him.