Snow White with the Red Hair S2 E8

## Plot

At their current pace, the group should reach the village by sundown. Shirayuki had no idea that her father was the leader of the Lions. Once they get to the village, she and Zen talk to him and Kazuki in private. Shirayuki is happy to see that Mukaze is doing well. He knows she's been told that he was dead. At the time, he thought it was the best thing for her. However, her grandparents actually told her that he was alive. They told her who he was when he showed up at the bar years ago when she was a child, which is how she was able to recognize him. He probably knew who she was because of her hair, but he says it's because she looks and sounds exactly like her mother. Kiki thanks Mitsuhide for caring about her safety. Obi went to take a look at the surroundings just in case. Mukaze explains that, like Shirayuki, he was driven out of his homeland. He was once a noble who was engaged to her mother, but his uncle wanted her for himself. Mukaze was able to steal her back though, and his family banished them. They traveled around a lot after that, because his uncle was searching for them, until the Lions of the Mountain took them in. Shirayuki was born in this village not long after, but then her mother died. Mukaze was terrified of losing her too, and he thought this wasn't the best place to raise a little girl, so he sent her to live with her grandparents. When he learned that she had left Tanbarun, he searched all over for her. Kazuki decided to take matters into his own hands. He apologizes to Shirayuki for accidentally putting her in more danger. She politely declines the offer to live with them in the village. This place will always be precious to her, but her home is precious too. She belongs in Clarines. Kazuki hates nobles so much and wishes they'd all just go away, but then clarifies that he doesn't mean Zen. He still doesn't like him, but he's willing to tolerate him for Shirayuki's sake. Before they go to the party, Shirayuki talks to Obi. He apologizes for failing to protect her. She knows he did what he could and doesn't blame him, but he disagrees. He's not trying to say that her opinion doesn't matter. She hopes that means he won't mind being her guard again the next time she comes to Tanbarun. After the banquet, Shirayuki decides to tell Zen that she's heading to bed when she overhears a conversation between him and her father. After some embarrassment, Zen confirms that they're in love. Mukaze plays a joke on him by saying that he forbids it. He's also mortified when he starts heading to bed and sees that Shirayuki overheard them. She's equally embarrassed. He shows her to her room. She'll be sharing with Kiki, and the guys will be in the one downstairs. Before he leaves, she hugs him and asks him to stay with her a little while longer. Kiki and Mitsuhide can hear them giggling from an open window. Shirayuki is telling stories about her time in Tanbarun. When Zen mentions that he forgets about time when he's with her, she remembers the watch. She apologizes for breaking it, but he tells her that he has it back, and more importantly, he has her back. What else could he want? Before he can tell her something important, she falls asleep. He puts her in bed and kisses her. The next day, everyone in the village says goodbye to them. Mukaze tells her that he's proud of her, and glad that she's found and chosen a home that makes her happy. They head to the castle of Tanbarun, where another ball is thrown to celebrate. Zen hides his rank so he can attend. Raj has the orchestra play the song that he and Shirayuki agreed to dance to. They've finally become friends, but Raj says he's clearly the one who got the better deal. He tells her to come back and show him her hair when it finally grows out again, but without cutting it this time. She'll visit… if he visits her in Clarines, since they're friends now. The episode ends as Shirayuki, Zen, Kiki, Mitsuhide, and Obi finally leave Tanbarun. I can't believe that after being the main plot for awhile, Shirayuki was really only kidnapped for two episodes before being rescued. So who knows what the next four and final episodes will be about?