Anime/Season One

==Synopsis==
==Episode List==
Episode No. 	Image 	Title 	Original Airdate
01 	 	There’s A Different Side To Every Good Storyうまい話には裏があるUmai Hanashi ni wa Ura ga Aru 	April 8, 2006
Kou Shuurei is a spirited and headstrong young woman that lives in Saiunkoku's Imperial Capital, Kiyou. Despite being the heir and princess of the prestigious Kou Clan, her family lives in extreme poverty and Shuurei must work odd jobs everyday to make ends meet. One day, an important person from the Imperial Court, Shou Taishi, comes over to visit with an intriguing offer. Blinded by the reward of 500 gold coins, she immediately accepts his offer: to become the Consort of the new Emperor of Saiunkoku, Shi Ryuuki, who is rumoured to be useless and unwilling to do his job. 	Kou Shuurei is a spirited and headstrong young woman that lives in Saiunkoku's Imperial Capital, Kiyou. Despite being the heir and princess of the prestigious Kou Clan, her family lives in extreme poverty and Shuurei must work odd jobs everyday to make ends meet. One day, an important person from the Imperial Court, Shou Taishi, comes over to visit with an intriguing offer. Blinded by the reward of 500 gold coins, she immediately accepts his offer: to become the Consort of the new Emperor of Saiunkoku, Shi Ryuuki, who is rumoured to be useless and unwilling to do his job. 	Kou Shuurei is a spirited and headstrong young woman that lives in Saiunkoku's Imperial Capital, Kiyou. Despite being the heir and princess of the prestigious Kou Clan, her family lives in extreme poverty and Shuurei must work odd jobs everyday to make ends meet. One day, an important person from the Imperial Court, Shou Taishi, comes over to visit with an intriguing offer. Blinded by the reward of 500 gold coins, she immediately accepts his offer: to become the Consort of the new Emperor of Saiunkoku, Shi Ryuuki, who is rumoured to be useless and unwilling to do his job. 	Kou Shuurei is a spirited and headstrong young woman that lives in Saiunkoku's Imperial Capital, Kiyou. Despite being the heir and princess of the prestigious Kou Clan, her family lives in extreme poverty and Shuurei must work odd jobs everyday to make ends meet. One day, an important person from the Imperial Court, Shou Taishi, comes over to visit with an intriguing offer. Blinded by the reward of 500 gold coins, she immediately accepts his offer: to become the Consort of the new Emperor of Saiunkoku, Shi Ryuuki, who is rumoured to be useless and unwilling to do his job.
02 	 	A Frog In The Well Knows Not Of The Great Ocean井の中の蛙大海を知らずI no Naka no Kawazu Taikai o Shirazu 	April 15, 2006
Shuurei enters the Imperial Harem with the status of Consort and is tasked with tutoring the new Emperor, Ryuuki. With each day she spends with him, Shuurei begins to realise that the Emperor is not as useless as the rumours make him out to be. On the contrary, she believes that he can be a great Emperor if given the chance to prove himself. After learning that Ryuuki has never left the Palace and therefore, never met the people whose lives he is responsible for, Shuurei decides to secretly take him out to show him the current living conditions of the common people. 	Shuurei enters the Imperial Harem with the status of Consort and is tasked with tutoring the new Emperor, Ryuuki. With each day she spends with him, Shuurei begins to realise that the Emperor is not as useless as the rumours make him out to be. On the contrary, she believes that he can be a great Emperor if given the chance to prove himself. After learning that Ryuuki has never left the Palace and therefore, never met the people whose lives he is responsible for, Shuurei decides to secretly take him out to show him the current living conditions of the common people. 	Shuurei enters the Imperial Harem with the status of Consort and is tasked with tutoring the new Emperor, Ryuuki. With each day she spends with him, Shuurei begins to realise that the Emperor is not as useless as the rumours make him out to be. On the contrary, she believes that he can be a great Emperor if given the chance to prove himself. After learning that Ryuuki has never left the Palace and therefore, never met the people whose lives he is responsible for, Shuurei decides to secretly take him out to show him the current living conditions of the common people. 	Shuurei enters the Imperial Harem with the status of Consort and is tasked with tutoring the new Emperor, Ryuuki. With each day she spends with him, Shuurei begins to realise that the Emperor is not as useless as the rumours make him out to be. On the contrary, she believes that he can be a great Emperor if given the chance to prove himself. After learning that Ryuuki has never left the Palace and therefore, never met the people whose lives he is responsible for, Shuurei decides to secretly take him out to show him the current living conditions of the common people.
03 	 	The Wise Hawk Hides Its Talons能ある鷹は爪を隠すNō Aru Taka wa Tsume o Kakusu 	April 22, 2006
A month has passed since Shuurei entered the Imerial Harem. Saiunkoku’s new Emperor, Ryuuki, has kept his promise to Shuurei and is gradually becoming more involved in political affairs. One night, Ryuuki pays an unexpected visit to the Imperial Harem with roses for Shuurei. She is touched by his sweet gesture until she notices his hands are covered in scratches. So Shuurei invites Ryuuki in to tend to his wounds and tells him the story of the Rose Princess. An incident then occurs at a banquet being held at the Imperial Palace where all of the high-ranking officials of Saiunkoku have gathered.	A month has passed since Shuurei entered the Imerial Harem. Saiunkoku’s new Emperor, Ryuuki, has kept his promise to Shuurei and is gradually becoming more involved in political affairs. One night, Ryuuki pays an unexpected visit to the Imperial Harem with roses for Shuurei. She is touched by his sweet gesture until she notices his hands are covered in scratches. So Shuurei invites Ryuuki in to tend to his wounds and tells him the story of the Rose Princess. An incident then occurs at a banquet being held at the Imperial Palace where all of the high-ranking officials of Saiunkoku have gathered.	A month has passed since Shuurei entered the Imerial Harem. Saiunkoku’s new Emperor, Ryuuki, has kept his promise to Shuurei and is gradually becoming more involved in political affairs. One night, Ryuuki pays an unexpected visit to the Imperial Harem with roses for Shuurei. She is touched by his sweet gesture until she notices his hands are covered in scratches. So Shuurei invites Ryuuki in to tend to his wounds and tells him the story of the Rose Princess. An incident then occurs at a banquet being held at the Imperial Palace where all of the high-ranking officials of Saiunkoku have gathered.	A month has passed since Shuurei entered the Imerial Harem. Saiunkoku’s new Emperor, Ryuuki, has kept his promise to Shuurei and is gradually becoming more involved in political affairs. One night, Ryuuki pays an unexpected visit to the Imperial Harem with roses for Shuurei. She is touched by his sweet gesture until she notices his hands are covered in scratches. So Shuurei invites Ryuuki in to tend to his wounds and tells him the story of the Rose Princess. An incident then occurs at a banquet being held at the Imperial Palace where all of the high-ranking officials of Saiunkoku have gathered.
04 	 	A Useless Treasureそれは宝の持ち腐れSore wa Takara no Mochi ga Sare 	April 29, 2006
After Ryuuki saves Shuurei's life, she realises that he was just pretending to be a useless Emperor. Furious, she informs Shou Taishi of her decision to leave the Imperial Harem but he manages to "coax" her out of it. An angry Shuurei quietly listens to her father, Shouka, recount the story of Ryuuki's tragic childhood. A martial arts tournament is being held at the Imperial Court with Ryuuki, Shuuei and Seiran competing to find the most skilled swordsman. 	After Ryuuki saves Shuurei's life, she realises that he was just pretending to be a useless Emperor. Furious, she informs Shou Taishi of her decision to leave the Imperial Harem but he manages to "coax" her out of it. An angry Shuurei quietly listens to her father, Shouka, recount the story of Ryuuki's tragic childhood. A martial arts tournament is being held at the Imperial Court with Ryuuki, Shuuei and Seiran competing to find the most skilled swordsman. 	After Ryuuki saves Shuurei's life, she realises that he was just pretending to be a useless Emperor. Furious, she informs Shou Taishi of her decision to leave the Imperial Harem but he manages to "coax" her out of it. An angry Shuurei quietly listens to her father, Shouka, recount the story of Ryuuki's tragic childhood. A martial arts tournament is being held at the Imperial Court with Ryuuki, Shuuei and Seiran competing to find the most skilled swordsman. 	After Ryuuki saves Shuurei's life, she realises that he was just pretending to be a useless Emperor. Furious, she informs Shou Taishi of her decision to leave the Imperial Harem but he manages to "coax" her out of it. An angry Shuurei quietly listens to her father, Shouka, recount the story of Ryuuki's tragic childhood. A martial arts tournament is being held at the Imperial Court with Ryuuki, Shuuei and Seiran competing to find the most skilled swordsman.
05 	 	Genius Is Surpassed By Hard Work努力に勝る天才なしDoryoku ni Masaru Tensai nashi 	May 6, 2006
Ryuuki stealthily deals with the poison discovered on Shuurei's belongings in succession and makes an educated guess as to its origin so the issue can be resolved once and for all. Shuurei, still unaware of the situation, meets a strange young man named Ran Ryuuren who turns out to be General Ran's younger brother. Carefree, flamboyant and eccentric, Ryuuren sweeps everyone into his own pace...whether they like it or not. 	Ryuuki stealthily deals with the poison discovered on Shuurei's belongings in succession and makes an educated guess as to its origin so the issue can be resolved once and for all. Shuurei, still unaware of the situation, meets a strange young man named Ran Ryuuren who turns out to be General Ran's younger brother. Carefree, flamboyant and eccentric, Ryuuren sweeps everyone into his own pace...whether they like it or not. 	Ryuuki stealthily deals with the poison discovered on Shuurei's belongings in succession and makes an educated guess as to its origin so the issue can be resolved once and for all. Shuurei, still unaware of the situation, meets a strange young man named Ran Ryuuren who turns out to be General Ran's younger brother. Carefree, flamboyant and eccentric, Ryuuren sweeps everyone into his own pace...whether they like it or not. 	Ryuuki stealthily deals with the poison discovered on Shuurei's belongings in succession and makes an educated guess as to its origin so the issue can be resolved once and for all. Shuurei, still unaware of the situation, meets a strange young man named Ran Ryuuren who turns out to be General Ran's younger brother. Carefree, flamboyant and eccentric, Ryuuren sweeps everyone into his own pace...whether they like it or not.
06 	 	Lacking The Finishing Touch画竜点睛を欠くGaryōtensei o Kaku 	May 13, 2006
 	 	 	
07 	 	Even The Strongest Swimmer Can Drownよく泳ぐ者は溺れるYoku Oyogu Mono wa Oboreru 	May 20, 2006
 	 	 	
08 	 	Wishing To Borrow A Cat's Paw猫の手も借りたいNeko no Te mo Karitai 	May 27, 2006
 	 	 	
09 	 	A Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With A Single Step千里の道も一歩からSenri no Michi mo Ippo kara 	June 3, 2006
 	 	 	
10 	 	Wait Then There Will Be Sunshine On The Rough Sea待てば海路の日和ありMateba Kairo no Hiyori ari 	June 10, 2006
 	 	 	
11 	 	There Is No Cure For Lovesickness恋の病に薬なしKoi no Yamai ni Kusuri nashi 	June 17, 2006
 	 	 	
12 	 	Discretion Is The Better Part Of Valor逃げるが勝ちNigeru ga Kachi 	June 24, 2006
 	 	 	
13 	 	From A Gourd Springs A Horse瓢箪から駒Hyōtan kara Koma 	July 1, 2006
 	 	 	
14 	 	Sit For Three Years On A Rock石の上にも三年Ishi no Ue ni mo Sannen 	July 8, 2006
 	 	 	
15 	 	A Child Knows Not Of His Parent's Feelings親の心子知らずOya no Kokoro Ko Shirazu 	July 15, 2006
 	 	 	
16 	 	There Are No Demons In This World渡る世間に鬼はないWataru Seken ni Oni wa Nai 	July 22, 2006
 	 	 	
17 	 	Poking A Bush Draws Out A Snake藪をつついて蛇を出すYabu o tsutsuite Hebi o Dasu 	August 26, 2006
 	 	 	
18 	 	Hide One's Head But Not One's Bottom頭隠して尻隠さずAtama Kakushite Shiri Kakusazu 	September 2, 2006
 	 	 	
19 	 	Send Your Dear Child On A Voyageかわいい娘には旅をさせよKawaii Ko ni wa Tabi o saseyo 	September 9, 2006
 	 	 	
20 	 	Flowers Bloom From Dead Trees枯れ木に花咲くKareki ni Hana saku 	September 16, 2006
 	 	 	
21 	 	The Wise Man Does Not Court Danger君子危うきに近寄らずKunshi Ayauki ni Chikayorazu 	September 23, 2006
 	 	 	
22 	 	While There's Life, There's Hope命あっての物種Inochi atte no Monodane 	September 30, 2006
 	 	 	
23 	 	Companionship In Travel, Compassion In Life旅は道連れ世は情け
Tabi wa Michizure Yo wa Nasake 	October 7, 2006
 	 	 	
24 	 	Bolt Out Of The Blue寝耳に水Nemimi ni Mizu 	October 14, 2006
 	 	 	
25 	 	An Accidental Resemblance他人のそら似Tanin no Sorani 	October 21, 2006
 	 	 	
26 	 	Crows In A Moonless Night闇夜の烏Yamiyo no Karasu 	October 28, 2006
 	 	 	
27 	 	The Prettier The Flower, The Higher The Branch花は折りたし梢は高しHana wa Oritashi Kozue wa Takashi 	November 18, 2006
 	 	 	
28 	 	Fear Is Often Worse Than The Danger Itself案ずるより産むが易しAnzuru yori umu ga Yasushi 	November 25, 2006
 	 	 	
29 	 	Every Moment Feels Like An Eternity一日千秋の思いIchijitsu Senshū no Omoi 	December 9, 2006
 	 	 	
30 	 	Women Are Brave女は度胸Onna wa Dokyō 	December 16, 2006
 	 	 	
31 	 	A Diamond In The Rough掃きだめに鶴Hakidame ni Tsuru 	December 23, 2006
 	 	 	
32 	 	A Woman's Word Is Her Bond女にも二言なしOnna ni mo Nigon Nashi 	January 6, 2007
 	 	 	
33 	 	No Use Crying Over Spilt Milk覆水盆に返らずFukusui Bon ni Kaerazu 	January 13, 2007
 	 	 	
34 	 	Fight Poison With Poison毒をもって毒を制すDoku o motte Doku o Seisu 	January 20, 2007
 	 	 	
35 	 	Every Meeting Ends In Parting逢うは別れの始めAu wa Wakare no Hajime 	January 27, 2007
 	 	 	
36 	 	All Is Right With The World世はすべてこともなしYo wa Subete koto mo Nashi 	February 3, 2007
 	 	 	
37 	 	Rain From The Sky, Tears From The Eyes雨は天から, 涙は目からAme wa Ten kara, Namida wa Me kara 	February 10, 2007
 	 	 	
38 	 	There Is No Today After Today今日の後に今日なしKyō no Nochi ni Kyō Nashi 	February 17, 2007
 	 	 	
39 	 	Strange And Wonderful Are The Ties That Bind Two People Together縁は異なもの味なものEn wa I na Mono Aji na Mono 	February 24, 2007
 	 	 	
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