For the first half of this volume Rangetsu and Prince Tenyou are separated. Prince Tenyou along with his three elder brothers change a few laws that would make better relations with Ajin. Meanwhile Rangetsu works on her farm and later joins the military. About half way through the two are reunited and Rangetsu mentioned that it took her two years to get back to the palace so she could be with Prince Tenyou. The volume ends with things starting to heat up.