Jiyu lies injured in the forest with Ayunosuke tending her wounds while Sai blames himself for her disappearance. Taking advantage of Sai's emotional state, Freesia continues to deceive him by playing the model daughter, but she is haunted by what happened in Hontsuru Castle. In order to paint Jiyu in the worst possible light, she lies to everyone about her absent. Meanwhile, Ayunosuke tries her best to make Jiyu accept the Eyepatch, Jiyu however refuses, says that her task is over. Ayunosuke runs away, and lies transformed into a 300-year old body.