Twelve Kingdoms - Chapter 7 - Reflection
Youko survives an assassination plot by her court advisors, but the young ruler is left shaken and questioning her leadership abilities.  Hoping to learn more about the kingdom, Youko leaves the palace to be among her subjects.  Meanwhile, the former princess of Ho is now a servant in the court of Kyou. Unable to bear her change in station, she escapes. Suzu still yearns to meet with new ruler of Kei, but fate leads her instead to Youko's lost friend Asano.