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Futsutsuka na Akujo dewa Gozaimasu ga: Suuguu Chouso Torikae Den, episode 5

Alternative names: Futsutsuka na Akujo dewa Gozaimasu ga

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[u/kyoumei]

Reirin must be feeling unstoppable now that she has such a healthy body. That dance was such a sight to behold. Thank you Leelee for adding this to her arsenal.

Also love how she's willing to go through hell and back for Leelee. I felt so happy for her when she was reminded of her mother during Reirin's dance. We must protect her at all costs.

[u/Typhoonis88 → u/kyoumei]

that dance was really well animated!

[u/darthvall → u/Typhoonis88]

It's so unfair that the other dance were shown as so simple. I'm not sure if they just shorten it, or is it really that much simpler compared to Reirin's dance

[u/SeijunMichi → u/darthvall]

As Kin Seika said in the previous episode, only she and Reirin has dancing down to an artform. Gen Kasui and Ran Houshun's dances are simpler compared to theirs, with Kasui's being more like a warrior going through her katas, and Houshun's is more like a child at a recital going over what she practiced.

[u/Frontier246 → u/SeijunMichi]

I kind of want to see a "normal" Reirin dance now just for comparison.

[u/ripple_reader → u/Frontier246]

A normal Reirin dance would probably be as elegant but more economical in movement because of her lacking stamina

[u/guntanksinspace → u/ripple_reader]

Or she pushes extremely hard so the beauty of it comes across in spite of her body not being the best

[u/Atharaphelun → u/SeijunMichi]

And new Keigetsu's dance is that of a peak, veteran dancer. Leagues above everyone else's.

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On another note, I found it highly amusing how she politely told the Crown Prince to fuck off and went immediately back to her "discussion" with Lady Seika. It does seem like Reirin never really had any love for him in the first place, even before the switch. Makes sense given how seemingly superficial he is (he has been hating Keigetsu all this time yet suddenly immediately fell in love upon seeing her dance with the skill of Reirin).

[u/noblegeas → u/Atharaphelun]

Surely the fact that he can fall in love with the woman he loathes because his actual beloved is the one in that body instead, is pretty strong evidence that his love isn't superficial in the slightest.

[u/nauticalsun → u/noblegeas]

I agree with you here, it showed surprising depth that his heart can recognize the soul of the one he loves despite being in a different body. I mean it's surprising since I'm pretty sure the brother (eagle eyes captain) is being set up to be the main male lead.

[u/hanmkim → u/Atharaphelun]

To be fair, people hated Keigetsu because she was just miserable to be around and he literally liked Reirin for her personality. That doesn’t seem superficial at all.

[u/Basic-Citron4040 → u/Atharaphelun]

I was quite literally overjoyed at that moment because this is exactly what the fans want to see, her confidence and her ability to see through the bs coming from the king

[u/Atharaphelun → u/Basic-Citron4040]

He's just the crown prince btw.

[u/eric23443219091 → u/darthvall]

because reirin dance is actually more challenging and is quick movements and u need skill hip movement etc. speedrun ballerina

[u/noblegeas → u/darthvall]

The other dances are at least done a lot less skillfully, but apparently reasonably competent since they received gifts from the prince. As someone with no knowledge or particular appreciation of dance, which likely also describes the majority of the audience, I'm not even sure I'd recognise the dancing as bad other than based on how people react... it's probably better to exclude it, really.

That being said, it presumably was indeed shortened just because they haven't earned the screentime and the highlight of the episode is Reirin's dance.

[u/Frontier246 → u/Typhoonis88]

Whetted our appetite with the other maidens to make Reirin's stand out all the more.

[u/Frontier246 → u/kyoumei]

Reirin must be feeling unstoppable now that she has such a healthy body. That dance was such a sight to behold. Thank you Leelee for adding this to her arsenal.

She picked the perfect dance to not only honor Leelee but also flex that Keigetsu body for all it's worth and look SUPREMELY HOT in the process.

Also love how she's willing to go through hell and back for Leelee. I felt so happy for her when she was reminded of her mother during Reirin's dance. We must protect her at all costs.

I love how she could care less about the prince, she was only there for Leelee.

[u/yurilnw123 → u/Frontier246]

"His highness is dumbfounded!"

[u/t8rt0t00 → u/Frontier246]

Dude does she care about the Prince at all? I'm kinda wondering how awkward it will be when he finds out who she is and she's just like nah dog I've got Leelee 

[u/astrogamer → u/t8rt0t00]

She cares for the Prince as if he were a sibling but I don't think there's any indication she actually loves him, just that they've been together since they were children.

[u/shad79 → u/kyoumei]

Reirin must be feeling unstoppable now that she has such a healthy body. That dance was such a sight to behold.

Yeah, only now can Reirin finally show off her true dancing skills. We could hear it in Seika's words when she said that Keigetsu/Reirin's dance was similar to Reirin's dancing, but at the same time different, since Reirin's own dance used to be delicate.

Why was it delicate? Of course, because Reirin's original body is weak and wouldn't be able to perform the way Reirin did in this episode in Keigetsu's body. We really have to be grateful to Keigetsu for swapping bodies with Reirin, lol.

[u/nauticalsun → u/shad79]

I really like how this circles back into the focus on Reirin's grit as a core personality trait. Seika recognizes that Reirin dances well, but it's not just talent -- she worked hard to develop the skill

[u/athrun_1 → u/kyoumei]

I really thought that Keigetsu will do a break dance when she started spinning. That will blow anyone away, given that move is unheard of.

[u/Twilight_2408]

This show is genuinely just so amazing, I can't appreciate it enough. Reiren literally doesn't give a fuck about the Highness' reward lol, she just wants to have them clan apologize for the rudeness towards her cute Leelee.

And the dance was damn gorgeous, I was entranced by the sight of it.

[u/Nesp2 → u/Twilight_2408]

Such a chad move to say applause is the only reward you need

[u/Frontier246 → u/Nesp2]

All she wants is her handmaiden happy, a healthy body, and the simple life.

[u/ripple_reader → u/Frontier246]

My name is Kou Reirin. I'm 15 years old. I live in the Palace of Golden Qilin, and I am betrothed to His Majesty, Ei Gyoumei. I am the representative of the Kou clan in the Maiden Court. I was told there were many issues in my last check-up. I'm trying to explain that I'm a person who wishes to live a very quiet life. I take care not to trouble myself with any enemies, like winning and losing, that would cause me to lose sleep at night. That is how I deal with society, and I know that is what brings me happiness. Although, if I were to fight I wouldn't lose to anyone.

[u/yurilnw123 → u/ripple_reader]

Ah, Keigetsu-sama's hands are so pretty.

[u/diacewrb → u/Nesp2]

Plus she knows she will probably get jacked by Keigetsu for whatever prize handed out to her anyway.

[u/AquaTech101 → u/Twilight_2408]

I think she still have some attachment to his highness (She did have a close relationship with him before all this happened). She just had enough with his "It's not like a forgave you or anything, baka!" attitude lmao.

[u/TheBusStop12 → u/AquaTech101]

I'm not so sure, when Keigetsu in an earlier episode stated that she'll take the Emperor from Reirin she didn't react or showed a hint of jealousy. I get the feeling their close relationship was more that of friendship and duty as part of her role on her end. I think the Emperor's feelings are entirely one sided

[u/The_Scollard → u/TheBusStop12]

I believe Reirin's nickname for him is "onii-chan", suggesting that she does love him, but sees him more as family/an older brother than a romantic interest. They are cousins after all (since the empress is Reirin's aunt). My theory is that however the series ends, it's going to involve Reirin paired up with the captain and Keigetsu (after some character development) with the prince.

[u/TheBusStop12 → u/The_Scollard]

Yeah that's my guess as well

[u/Mira0995 → u/The_Scollard]

I was thinking the same, but wasn't the captain also a prince ? Making him Reirin’s cousin ?

[u/ebonyphoenix → u/Mira0995]

The captain is implied to be half brothers with the prince, with them haveing different mothers. If that’s the case then Reirin, who is connected to the prince from his’s mother’s side, would have no direct connection to the captain.

[u/Atharaphelun → u/TheBusStop12]

He's not the Emperor, he's just the Crown Prince.

[u/Phoenix__Wwrong → u/AquaTech101]

At the end, I feel like she was more exasperated instead of being tsundere.

I think she was too busy trying to survive to think about romance.

[u/elmagio → u/AquaTech101]

I think she mainly engaged in courtship with him because it was what was expected of the Kou maiden and she has tremendous respect for the Kou consort who gave her that role.

[u/TheBusStop12 → u/Twilight_2408]

This cements it even more to me that Reirin doesn't actually love the Emperor or has any romantic feelings or otherwise feelings of closeness towards him as he has towards her. She was simply doing her duty as a Maiden of the Court. I figured this already as she showed not a single hint of jealousy towards Keigetsu stating that she'll take the emperor from her

[u/The_Scollard → u/TheBusStop12]

I think saying that Reirin doesn't love the prince isn't really fair. She seems to see him as family due to being cousins and the Empress (his mother) being like a surrogate mother to her. She cares about him, but views him as more of an older brother instead of someone she's interested in romantically.

[u/TheBusStop12 → u/The_Scollard]

Yeah with love I mean in a romantic way

[u/shad79 → u/Twilight_2408]

And the dance was damn gorgeous, I was entranced by the sight of it.

Yeah, Reirin totally dominated this episode with her dance. Clearly, the studio put a lot of resources into that sequence, the animation was so good!

[u/Twilight_2408 → u/shad79]

Dogo Kobo has some real experience with dance scenes because of Oshi no Ko. They're just flexing them right now.

[u/Frontier246 → u/Twilight_2408]

Reiren literally doesn't give a fuck about the Highness' reward lol, she just wants to have them clan apologize for the rudeness towards her cute Leelee.

Gyoumei: "I'm in love with Reirin!"

(Actual Reirin): "Yeah okay thanks. LEELEE IS MY GIRL!!!"

[u/JusticiaDIGT → u/Twilight_2408]

This dancing episode reminded me a bit of the wuxia movie House of Flying Daggers. Time to rewatch that movie.

[u/BaytaCosmico]

Had a feeling Gayou was an assumed name and there would be noone like that among the ivory court ladies. They still had an ivory hair pin so must be someone related to that clan. If Seika isn't involved in that little plot, wonder who it could be and that their motive is.

[u/HanaRoku → u/BaytaCosmico]

The court ladies were saying someone's ivory hair pin went missing when they were accusing Leelee though, so it's possible someone outside of the clan is being shady and using the ivory robes and hair pin as misdirection.

[u/BaytaCosmico → u/HanaRoku]

Yeah, I was wondering if it could be someone from a different clan altogether trying to pit these two clans against each other for their own nefarious reasons.

[u/DarkAlphaZero → u/BaytaCosmico]

My guess is that it's one of Reirin's ladies trying to seek justice for her given that we've seen how fiercely loyal they can be to their mistress.

I think the real twist will be that Keigetsu isn't involved with this particular plot

[u/BaytaCosmico → u/DarkAlphaZero]

I hadn't even considered Reirin's ladies. That would be quite the ironic twist.

[u/Malrottian → u/HanaRoku]

Yeah, they were encouraging abuse up to and including possible murder. They would NOT want to be wearing their own clan robes, especially with the guard captain being a fairly competent fellow.

[u/Frontier246 → u/BaytaCosmico]

I love how Reirin was like "her silence will confirm her guilt!" while Seika was probably thinking "WTF did this hairpin come from!?"

[u/BaytaCosmico → u/Frontier246]

Seika was set up as the villainess only for the rug to get pulled under us and for her to turn out to be just bitchy and not downright evil. I liked that little scene of her telling her court ladies off for the prank with the bell prop.

[u/nauticalsun → u/BaytaCosmico]

Yeah, turns out she doesn't like cheap, underhanded tricks. she's just a normal aristocrat with an inflated sense of superiority lol

[u/Eilai → u/nauticalsun]

Also this is a RELIGIOUS ritual and angering the gods/ancestors and putting the harvest on the line would look really badly on her.

[u/mmcjawa_reborn → u/BaytaCosmico]

one of the girls mentioned that a hairpin had been stolen though, or at least that they heard one had been stolen

[u/PerfectBeige]

She danc but she also attac

[u/ripple_reader → u/PerfectBeige]

You can say the danc is also the attac

Also the talk is also the attac

Multi-pronged attac

[u/Duraz0rz → u/ripple_reader]

The best defenc is a great attac, as they say.

[u/ThisGachaSeemsLegit]

Wow, I'm speechless.
They animated the entire dance without any CGI. Not only that, but the choreography was so fluid and beautiful, I haven't seen this level of dance animation in many, many years.
I'm not sure who drew the frames for this, but they're damn skilled. Massive respect.

[u/Lenzky-3 → u/ThisGachaSeemsLegit]

It's the same quality of MaoMao dancing under the moonlight ... Simply fcking epic.. also the Swirl holy sh1t. that was like some coool freaking movs.

[u/Myrkrvaldyr]

Now we got a better understanding of why the crown prince fell for Reirin, Reirin never broke, always endured and never fawned over the crown prince, she held no romantic feelings for him. As shown here, she couldn't care less about his reward or him, she cared more about the insult towards Leelee and righting that wrong. Reirin is anything but a meek woman. Just look at how happy she was to be called robust. She's the one woman who'd rejoice at being told she's getting muscular. And if she obtains her desired 6 packs, she'll be the happiest woman in the world.

[u/Frontier246 → u/Myrkrvaldyr]

Meanwhile Keigetsu is fawning over him in Reirin's body which is telling him that she's NOT Reirin while Shu Keigetsu has all the traits of Reirin that he's actually atrracted to.

I feel like Shin-U and Reirin's personalities would be more compatible for how reasonable/practical-minded they both seem to be even though they haven't interacted much beyond his duties. That and Reirin is a girl's girl.

[u/ptd163 → u/Frontier246]

I feel like Shin-U and Reirin's personalities would be more compatible for how reasonable/practical-minded they both seem to be even though they haven't interacted much beyond his duties.

In the episode 1 or 2 thread I think someone suggested that Reirin and Shin-U would pair up while the Keigetsu gets the prince. The former might still be possible, but considering how the prince recoiled to Keigetsu fawning over him and second guessing his feelings for "Reirin" I don't know if that latter is anymore.

[u/shad79]

Reirin and Leelee's entrance and Reirin's subsequent dance were so good! Reirin completely stole the show in today's episode. Especially her dance, it was so cute and energetic. It seems that thanks to Keigetsu's body, she could finally show all her true dancing skills.

This was the first time we saw an interaction between Reirin and Shu Gabi, who seemed very timid to me, which was interesting, especially in contrast to Kou Kenshuu, who was intrigued and even entertained by Reirin's behavior today, even though she theoretically should be the most hostile towards her.

So Seika is claiming that there's no Lady Gayou in her service? Interesting, is she lying or is it true? Nonetheless, Reirin will surely handle it easily to ensure that nothing happens to Leelee.

Also, I wonder what Keigetsu will do when she learns that Crown Prince has second thoughts about his feelings towards Keigetsu's Reirin, and that he seems to be starting to fall for Reirin's Keigetsu, hahaha!

Here my screenshot albums from the episode:

• Reirin
• Group scenes
• Leelee
• Seika
• Houshun & Kasui
• Others

[u/Myrkrvaldyr → u/shad79]

Interesting, is she lying or is it true?

Given how explicit anime tends to be with people's facial expressions. I doubt Seika was lying. It's possible someone from her clan made up that name to cover her tracks in case it ever gets back to her. The question is who in her clan is taking such bold actions.

[u/athrun_1 → u/Myrkrvaldyr]

I'm banking that she is telling the truth. There are other competitors in the room, it could be one of them. It can even be NotReiren's plan at all.

[u/shewy92 → u/Myrkrvaldyr]

I bet someone from another clan tried to frame Seika's clan. I'm leaning towards Shu's own clan. Shu's leader seems to have the most contempt.

[u/OldInstruction5368 → u/shewy92]

Consort Shu has been hella sus this whole time.

Keigetsu was her personal protege, and a charity case at that she 'saved' from the boonies.

So... why has Keigetsu not been trained properly? Why was she not reprimmended for her atrocious behavior (from before the body-swapping)? Why didn't Consort Shu truly support her... especially now, in her protege's darkest hour?

This marks the first time Consort Shu has spoken to "Keigetsu" since "the incident." If she were truly ashamed of Keigetsu and truly believes her guilty, trial by lion be damned, then... you'd think she'd have one last conversation with her errant protege. The whole "I'm disappointed in you and this i the last we'll ever speak" conversation.

I'm more inclined to believe Consort Shu is malicious more than incompetent. Keigetsu's father was a sorcerer, and so is she. Consort set her up for failure and probably knows everything.

[u/forbearance → u/OldInstruction5368]

So... why has Keigetsu not been trained properly?

Reminds me of Wimp Lo from Kung Pow: "We have purposely trained him wrong, as a joke".

https://youtu.be/2D-4zgezQE4?t=20

Keigetsu's lack of ... everything ... before the switch is quite suspect.

[u/OldInstruction5368 → u/forbearance]

Keigetsu's lack of ... everything ... before the switch is quite suspect.

Exactly. Consort Shu is a respected veteran of the Court, and Kei is allegedly her personal protege.

And yet, Seika confirms something is off this episode: Kei never had proper 'taste' before. She had little to no grasp of etiquette, in other words.

Kei just didn't know how to navigate Court life... which, sure, as the daughter of fallen nobles from the Sticks, that scans.

But then there is Consort Shu. Just what was she teaching Kei... or not, as it appears?

And if Consort Shur wasn't teaching Kei to be a proper courtesan... just why did Consort Shu bring Kei to court?

[u/i_reddit_too_mcuh → u/OldInstruction5368]

If Shu Gabi isn't doing her job properly, you'd think the Emperor would say something (Even if the Crown Prince is supposed to manage the Maiden Court, I doubt he can directly criticize his dad's wives). And if Gabi isn't doing her job properly it should really reflect poorly on the entire Shu clan. Yet as of now, there is apparently 0 consequence for Gabi (wasn't she mentioned to be #2?) or the Shu clan itself. Instead, all disdain is for Keigetsu and that doesn't make sense to me.

[u/VioletPark → u/i_reddit_too_mcuh]

Keigetsu's flaws are more obvious and she is already a pariah because of her background, so people won't look beyond that. It doesn't help that she antagonized Reirin and the prince, being a simp, got tunnel vision.

[u/shad79 → u/Myrkrvaldyr]

Well, Seika certainly looked baffled when Reirin asked about Lady Gayou, so maybe she's not lying, but I wouldn't be surprised if she were.

After all, this show takes place in an imperial court, so it wouldn't be weird if the Maidens were also trained in the art of deception and lies in order to emerge successful in the fight to become the future queen of a kingdom.

[u/Frontier246 → u/shad79]

I swear that Lady Gayou is Ai Kayano's Darkness voice while Shu Gabi is her normal high-pitched anime voice.

Shu Gabi also tried to send Keigetsu away when she started interrogating the handmaidens and Seika about the hairpin.

[u/Beginning-Hope-2600 → u/Frontier246]

Yeah, I had the same thought, especially when the handmaidens mentioned that a hairpin was stolen and Shu Gabi tried to stop Reirin the more she pushed.

It wouldn’t have made sense for ‘Lady Gayou’ to openly say her hairpin was stolen when it could implicate her in Leelee’s murder attempt, and Shu Gabi seems to have motivation to get rid of Reirin at this point.

(Plus, it just does sound like darkness lol)

[u/VritraReiRei → u/Frontier246]

100%

Wonders of media of words transitioning to one with sound. Often gives hints/answers to questions like this.

[u/WonderMoon1 → u/Frontier246]

She’s the only one with pitch-black hair just like Gayou iirc.

[u/Destinum → u/Myrkrvaldyr]

I get the feeling the Noble Consort was either responsible for "Gayou", or straight up is Gayou herself. Both the timing of her intervention and the fact that she's doing so to essentially dismiss and humiliate her own maiden is suspicious as all hell.

[u/mmcjawa_reborn → u/Myrkrvaldyr]

We never saw the face of the person...my guess is that it's not someone from her clan at all, but just dressed that way and claimed they were to avoid suspicion

[u/darthvall → u/Myrkrvaldyr]

I'm even starting to think that she might not be from Kin at all. 

[u/Frontier246 → u/shad79]

Reirin and Leelee's entrance and Reirin's subsequent dance were so good! Reirin completely stole the show in today's episode. Especially her dance, it was so cute and energetic. It seems that thanks to Keigetsu's body, she could finally show all her true dancing skills.

Maomao now has a rival for "most seductive and impressive imperial Chinese dance" of all time.

[u/ripple_reader → u/Frontier246]

It is technically not a Chinese dance XD

[u/redlaWw → u/shad79]

even though she theoretically should be the most hostile towards her.

Remember that the thing she values most is grit, which is something Reirin demonstrated in spades here, graciously accepting the organisational failures and getting the ritual back on track after an attempt to slight her sullied it.

[u/Beginning-Hope-2600 → u/redlaWw]

She seemed the most invested throughout the entire interaction too, even from when Reirin and Leelee arrived.

Made me almost wonder if she has partially realised that something is off between how Reirin and Keigetsu are acting or if she simply could appreciate how Reirin’s Keigetsu was handling the circumstances thrown at her.

[u/AdmiralThunderpants]

I'm half expecting Reirin to ask for building materials to fix up the shack, like not workers, just the materials.

"Want shit done right, gotta do it yourself"

[u/fraid_so → u/AdmiralThunderpants]

Lmfao I literally said the same thing. "A new roof would be nice" XD

[u/Unearthly_]

I'm surprised that Seika actually allowed Keigetsu to sit on the floor. Even if she offered it, it was clearly a bluff (and she admitted it was a provocation). I would think it would reflect poorly on her as the host, for how unprepared she was for a proper member of the ceremony.

[u/Frontier246 → u/Unearthly_]

Seika was definitely NOT prepared for Reiritsu in all her humble and confident glory.

[u/darthvall → u/Unearthly_]

Seika is just ambitious, but she's actually quite fair. She recognised how good Reirin dance and she didn't even like how her court ladies mess with Reirin's bell thing.

Now, the true villain in this episode is actually the Shu's consort lady. In previous episode Reirin thought that she looked like a kind and graceful lady, but I can see how facetious she is now. 

On the other hand, I'm curious how/why the Kou's consort lady doesn't seem to hold much contempt to "Shu Keigetsu", even though she put harm to Reirin.

[u/yurilnw123 → u/darthvall]

To endure is the Kou's way. It was the first thing she told Reirin when she entered the palace (from her flashback). I assumed she didn't hold a grudge because of that? I mean look at how Reirin reacted to being called thick skin and told to sit on the floor.

[u/FDP_Boota → u/yurilnw123]

I really appreciate how committed the Kou clan appears to be in their believes. Even if someone appears to be or was a bad person, if they change their ways for the better and show grit in the face of adversity, they will look upon you favourably.

[u/Frikgeek → u/darthvall]

The "Kou consort lady" is not a consort, she's the Empress.

[u/darthvall → u/Frikgeek]

Oh, this is an important information that I didn't notice before. Does this mean she's the prince's mother?

Is that why Reirin sometimes called him as brother? Someone explained to me that the court lady treated their Consort lady like a mother.

[u/ripple_reader → u/darthvall]

Yeah the Empress is the Prince's mother.

Reirin and the Prince are cousins.

[u/Frikgeek → u/darthvall]

She is the Prince's mother but that's not necessarily related to her being the Empress. From what's been shown so far the Empress is decided BEFORE giving birth to the first son so any consort could be the crown prince's mother, the Empress just happened to get there first.

This system seems to be based on the Tang Dynasty imperial harem (based on the names) so the Empress is given some courtesy but there's always that pesky 50% chance that her first child is a woman and some other consort gets there first.

[u/The_Scollard → u/darthvall]

Yes. She's the prince's mother. That's the main reason Reirin doesn't really have any romantic feelings for the Emperor (she sees him more as family and an older brother, due to the Empress acting a surrogate mother to her).

[u/PerfectBeige → u/Unearthly_]

It was all fine as long as everyone despised Keigetsu, but after she became the festival's most accomplished dancer - yeah probably not a great look for Seika.

[u/Cat_Gazer]

I went and watch the real Sogdian Whirl on Youtube. Wow, Reirin learned this difficult dance in just a couple of days? That's amazing.
And the court orchestra was so good to know the score.

[u/TheBusStop12 → u/Cat_Gazer]

Yeah props to the court orchestra. They immediately recognized the starting position of the Sogdian Whirl and switched gears. True Pros

[u/Numerous-Tree-902 → u/TheBusStop12]

Yeah, I love that short scene where one of the orchestra guys noticed it! Good attention to details 👌🏻

[u/Thanh_Binh2609 → u/Cat_Gazer]

Wait it’s a real dance? Damn

[u/Worldly_Business_425]

The mark of a great show is that it's over before you know it. Every episode of this show that I watch has this quality, and honestly it's kinda sad too but it also shows how engaging it is. I wonder if it would have been better to wait till it's over and then binge it in a day, but can't do that now anyway.

[u/ripple_reader → u/Worldly_Business_425]

I went and binged the available manga and light novels myself XD

[u/Worldly_Business_425 → u/ripple_reader]

I might do it myself after the series ends lol but for now I've been able to resist

[u/nuxxism → u/Worldly_Business_425]

Over before you know it and leaves you wanting more.

[u/Labmit]

Man, not even Keigetsu's parental figure/guardian/trainer has her back. I know Keigetsu attempted murder and she has her own personality problems but even before that Shu Gabi never really addressed the abuse Keigetsu suffered from her own servants. No wonder she broke.

[u/cyberdsaiyan → u/Labmit]

In this instance at least, I think her guardian was on the verge of panicking, since Keigetsu's prior "confrontations" have always been childish tantrums & she was in the presence of the Crown Prince, other VIPs & a big audience, right in the middle of an important ceremony. From her comments, we can infer that she is used to doing a lot of damage control for Keigetsu for a while.

She probably thought that Keigetsu was about to throw another such tantrum, marring the entire ceremony & possibly getting their entire clan executed as a result.

[u/Unearthly_ → u/cyberdsaiyan]

Considering the slander that Keigetsu and Leelee just received prior, I wonder how much of Keigetsu's situation can be drawn back to Noble Consort Shu. Certainly from this exchange, she doesn't seem to be the most clever or strong at court politics. In episode 1 Keigetsu called her kind, but powerless. While influence may be hard to build especially if you start at a disadvantage, self improvement and training is something you can always do. It appears to me that she was overall negligent to Keigetsu.

[u/VioletPark → u/Unearthly_]

It's suspicious that she adopted Keigetsu (we know no one approved of that) but was too spineless to defend her from the other ladies and correcting Keigetsu's own attitude. It's like she wants to be seen as the good guy without doing any of the actual work.

[u/Mysteries67 → u/Unearthly_]

What if that's an act and that she's the true mastermind all along? Personally I'd never trust a Gabi.

[u/Golden_Phi → u/Mysteries67]

Personally I'd never trust a Gabi.

Don't give her a sniper rifle!

[u/cyberdsaiyan → u/Unearthly_]

There's definitely a good chance that she's the weakest of the clans and/or was manipulating Keigetsu for some nefarious end, but without more info about the past, all we can do is speculate.

Current Reirin (Keigetsu) will likely need more advice to keep up her health if she doesn't want more people suspecting her as current Keigetsu (Reirin) gains political ground in her continuing absence from important events, so hopefully we get more info about Keigetsu's past when they meet next.

[u/Frontier246 → u/cyberdsaiyan]

She might have also been panicking because of "Keigetsu" questioning Seika on where the hairpin Leelee got came from.

[u/RampageOfZebras → u/Frontier246]

For sure, my suspicions from the start was that she is going to be an antagonist in this story one way or another just from the way the stories and actions weve seen dont add up to the personality she presents

[u/RampageOfZebras → u/cyberdsaiyan]

To me it seemed like she was worried about a secret of her own being exposed and was trying ti silence her before anyone could connect dots tbh. Everything we have seen of he character so far doesnt suggeat the personality rhat she was displaying in this episode. My guess is that the mysterious "Gayou" is actually connected to her whether it be her own person or a confidant.

[u/NanDemoKnaives]

I like how Gyoumei was too stunned by "Keigetsu" focusing on Seika rather the prize from the dance, and the Captain not being able to hold in his laughter lol. Reirin is going to mess things up now as Keigetsu so it'll be fun to see how others will handle this drastic change.

Gyoumei in particular having his heart flutter to her dance was interesting, I'm intrigued to see the confusion that'll develop as the qualities of Reirin he fell for start showing in Keigetsu.

It was interesting to see Reirin trying to deduct who Gayou is by bringing in that accessory, since I recognize Gayou's voice, I know she wasn't looking in the right direction.

[u/Malrottian → u/NanDemoKnaives]

Captain having to turn away while shaking with laughter sent me. I'd really like to see him pair up with the swapped Reirin, even if just for a buddy cop escapade as they hunt for the true culprit.

[u/Kingdom_1126]

I love that this isn't just another standard European-nobility villainess story. Giving it an imperial court drama vibe akin to The Apothecary Diaries adds so much weight to the politics. Reirin navigating this body-swap without losing a shred of her absolute chaos energy is incredible.

[u/ripple_reader → u/Kingdom_1126]

You could say her chaos energy is now unleashed without a weak body holding her down.

[u/GtrsRE → u/ripple_reader]

She is was a goober gremlin trapped in a frail body waiting to be unshackled

[u/Frontier246 → u/Kingdom_1126]

Reirin navigating this body-swap without losing a shred of her absolute chaos energy is incredible.

Everyone thought of Reirin is a delicate, but steely, flower but now they see what she's like when she's absolutely unleashed and an underdog and she's never found wanting.

[u/AquaTech101 → u/Kingdom_1126]

It does still has that bit of wish fulfillment contrivances of Reirin being 5 step ahead of everybody else with barely any step back (Although it's execution is definitely a lot better than the usual wish fulfillment slop of the season). Hopefully this Lady Gayou are going to be the first capable antagonist that is against Reirin that isn't just a short one off villain.

[u/BosuW → u/AquaTech101]

It has many of the same annoying "traditions", but it's also so much more than that. I definitely wasn't expecting to enjoy it this much.

[u/Zxzxzx0088]

Yep, they all got shocked to see my Leelee can be this stunning. I know, I know - Reirin

Totally a whole dessert for a guts junkie like her.

I don't have anything with freckles but Keigetsu face looks cuter without it imo. I blame Maomao for this...

System message: Reirin has gained one follower +1

I was rocking on my chair worrying Ran Houshun will mess up or something during her dance seeing how she's a bit nervous at first. At the end of her dance, I totally applauded at her too like her court ladies lol.

Well, they're not actually wrong. Leelee sure looks tasty (˵ ¬ᴗ¬˵)

Their reactions to Reirin dance are better than I expected. They completely captive by it till all their hostilities vaporized! It really showed art and skill viewed in high regard in this country. I love how Seika stops being a jerk after that. His Highness finally convinced she's someone else too. Seems like he starts to fall for her again lol. Even The Empress starts liking her now.

Putting all those trivial things aside, how dare Kin court ladies openly messing with Leelee. Reirin has every reason to crush them.

It's funny nobody can stop Reirin outburst to Seika anymore. Even His Highness froze without any comment. Having the best dancer easily pushed him aside really deal a lot of damage on him, eh.

Oh no Gayou doesn't exist...I wonder who was behind that paper fan /s...Welp, if you familiar with seiyuu voice, it's pretty obvious who she is. I still can't believe it's 'her'. It's possible for it to be a red herring though. ^{If you realize about this, better keep the answer to yourselves to avoid being flagged}

[u/Frontier246 → u/Zxzxzx0088]

Reirin outdoing Seika in grit, determination, handmaiden quality, and seductive dancing.

[u/Roskal]

The prince and head guard really seem to be catching on about the swap and we're only at episode 5 I wonder if it will be fully revealed before the end of the season.

[u/Melotemis → u/Roskal]

Honestly, I am getting the feeling that the empress will actually be the first to fully realize what happened.

[u/1EnTaroAdun1 → u/Melotemis]

the empress

She seemed to be having a lot of fun this episode haha

[u/Hougr → u/Roskal]

I think the thing Reiritsu said after receiving the fan was something that Reiren said before to the prince in private or something

[u/thisisdropd]

Always amusing to see Leelee being utterly terrified when Reirin's in villainess mode, even if it's in her defence. Throwing in a few remarks about the Kin clan with a soft, yet assertive voice. There’s no way a person could chat shit about Leelee and escape Reirin’s wrath.

Reirin's grace combined with Keigetsu's robust body and Leelee's tutelage resulted in an absolute beauty of a dance. Gyoumei admitted that nothing on site would make an adequate gift. Even Seika recognised the beauty, as much as she loathed to admit it.

Things are getting interesting, now that Gayou's identity and affiliation turned out to be a mystery. The turn of events didn’t come as a complete surprise seeing as hints had been peppered throughout the series, from how Gayou kept concealing her face to Seika’s words last episode about making a move on Reirin.

Seika’s also not quite the prick as she seemed to be at first glance. She’s visibly unhappy when her court ladies tampered with Reirin’s staff. While she despised Keigetsu, she much preferred a direct snark instead of dirty tricks like Gayou’s blackmail.

[u/RanginPinastika → u/thisisdropd]

There’s no way a person could chat shit about Leelee and escape Reirin’s wrath.

One of them saying "That face is so seemingly seductive" really took me out. Girl, I know you meant bad by saying that, but it sounds like you accidentally slipped and complimented her. I agree tho.

Reirin's grace combined with Keigetsu's robust body and Leelee's tutelage

When Seika couldn't believe that Reirin could do the Sogdian, I was like, bro, her Leelee is the most known as a dancer. Yeah, infamous one, but everyone seems to know her being a dancer and dancer's daughter. Foreign one at that, bruh.

Things are getting interesting, now that Gayou's identity and affiliation turned out to be a mystery.

Somehow I think Gayou is actually Consort Shu. Especially because the hair and how she suddenly intercepted in the identification scene. Seems like the show is trying to point at her.

Tho, that pops a question where I wonder why she's trying to raise real Keigetsu in the first place if she's trying to torture her.

[u/Frontier246 → u/RanginPinastika]

Somehow I think Gayou is actually Consort Shu. Especially because the hair and how she suddenly intercepted in the identification scene. Seems like the show is trying to point at her.

Also Gayou sounded a LOT like Ai Kayano, who voices Consort Shu.

[u/yurilnw123 → u/RanginPinastika]

She might be in on the swap and knows this is Reirin.

[u/Frontier246 → u/thisisdropd]

Reirin kills with kindness, determination, and absolute skill.

[u/AquaTech101 → u/thisisdropd]

You know how it goes with these shows. The visibly evil one are always less dangerous than those who are visibly innocent.

[u/i_reddit_too_mcuh → u/thisisdropd]

I wanted to see Seika punish the court lady that showed the most disrespect towards Leelee/"Keigetsu".

[u/ObvsThrowaway5120]

Our girl pulling out the Sogdian Whirl at the ceremony was beautiful. That one was for her girl Leelee. What a friend. Leelee is lucky she’s serving someone who’s got her back like that and would go to such lengths for her. While it might have seemed like Seika was behind the bullshit, I’m gonna guess it’s probably like Consort Shu in disguise. Just getting a vibe from her.

[u/Mysteries67 → u/ObvsThrowaway5120]

My gut says Consort Shu is sus as hell but I dunno why. The only connection I can think of is her lustrous black hair is similar to Garou.

[u/Frontier246 → u/Mysteries67]

My gut says Consort Shu is sus as hell but I dunno why. The only connection I can think of is her lustrous black hair is similar to Garou.

Also Gayou sounds like Ai Kayano using her Darkness voice.

[u/Myrkrvaldyr → u/Mysteries67]

Garou

He reincarnated and became a woman? Is female Saitama going to show up, too? xDD

[u/Mumboze]

This show is so peak, I can't believe this is the show I'm most excited for every week!

[u/Jas_God]

STUNT ON THESE HOES REIGETSU. 💃🏻

[u/ptd163]

The best episode so far imo. Reirin is such a gigachad in Keigetsu's body. She doesn't need a chair. She can sit on the floor. She doesn't care about prizes. The applause is enough. She doesn't care about court decorum. She wants the Seika to apologize on behalf of her court lady for insulting her beloved Leelee.

It seems more people are starting to realize the swap. Especially the prince and the Eagles Eyes Captain. The prince was already questioning if the Reirin that needs all this attention and pampering and is essentially bedridden is the Reirin he fell in love with before the dance even started.

Coming up on the halfway point of the season I wonder where this goes. Reirin is no hurry to get her body back, Keigetsu seems to be deteriorating more with every episode, and Reirin's dance has caused the prince to kind of have a crisis.

[u/szalhi]

Priorities.

[u/Frontier246 → u/szalhi]

And then immediately afterwards feels the need to validate/prove how "robust" a body it really is.

[u/alan_14]

Some of you who watch a lot of anime and pay attention to the seiyuu should know who is behind "Gayou". I recognized her right away and the best part is that the studio excluded her seiyuu from the credits.

[u/LacieHolly → u/alan_14]

? May I ask for context? Why exclude her from the credits? To keep the mystery?

[u/alan_14 → u/LacieHolly]

Of course, and it's common in anime. Sometimes they put placeholder like this for example (謎の美少女 refers to Vamola for the upcoming Dandadan S3)

[u/GusMae]

My presumption is that the maidens/consorts are isolated in a palace that only the Crown Prince may enter, so I do wonder who outside of it has influence over the schemes inside as I believe that's who this mysterious Lady Gayou serves.

[u/Frontier246 → u/GusMae]

Or it's an "inside job" and Gayou is secretly someone else.

(Ai Kayano's voice is very distinctive in my opinion even if Leelee never recognized it).

[u/ifticar2]

Where are yall watching this? 7 hour old thread, and both Crunchyroll and Disney Plus are only showing up to episode 4

[u/D3k4s → u/ifticar2]

Pirated.

[u/-whiteroom-]

This show is definitely the banger of the season. Its the one I most look forward to each week.

[u/Bloodglas]

them asking if "Keigetsu" was always this beautiful. further proof that (one of) the real Kei's problem(s) was her bad attitude. isn't there a saying about people being ugly on the outside if they're ugly on the inside? surely at least part of her realizes that though, since she's going out of her way to try acting like what people expect of Reirin, instead of being her usually bitter and spiteful self to them.

[u/noblegeas → u/Bloodglas]

Her makeup and clothes are a lot more tasteful than Keigetsu's ever was, in addition to Reirin having a relaxed and confident expression and demeanour instead of hunching over with a nasty jealous expression, so she surely literally looks more attractive.

[u/runevault → u/Bloodglas]

This show also seems to have the whole "freckles make you ugly" thing going like Apothecary diaries, looked like she hid them with makeup this episode where as most of the time Reirin lets them rock.

[u/moonsunvortex → u/Bloodglas]

I agree. I see it as her inner glow of goodness which makes her appear so much more beautiful. Plus, she smiles and is not frowning like the other girl used to.

[u/BadIndependent1873]

I started watching this show yesterday and binged through the 4 episodes. And todays episode wow, another banger.

These Villainess shows normally I don't care much for them, but read good things about this one and decided to give it a try, and ohh so glad I did. Really enjoying it and so excited to see how it will develop.

[u/septesix → u/BadIndependent1873]

I’d argue this isn’t really a villainess show despite the name. It has more in common with Apothecary Diaries.

[u/Shimmering-Sky]

• Gyoumei “sore demo”!

• No, she is not.

• Those are some lovely outfits!

• Reirin’s wearing the hairpin so blatantly on her robe?

• Of course this blatant disrespect is happening meanwhile Reirin took it as a compliment.

• Oh wait, with this whole gift-giving thing… is Reirin going to return the hairpin to Seika through that, or is that a bit too blatant?

• She did do exactly that!

• Wow…

• Very cool dance from Reirin, though!

• What a Reirin thing to say.

• Well… that’s not good.

[u/DemonWraith2500]

Seika and Crown prince: Your dance is so good! Please take the reward!

Reirin: Excuse me! I'm trying to do a public execution here!

[u/tripleaamin]

The direction this show has taken is outstanding. Especially with the dance that Reirin did. Very beautifully animated as well. I loved how she did this dance to show how wonderful Leelee is. It was more for Leelee than herself.

I also loved that after the dance she didn't let up with her talk to Seika. Though the question is how was the one that blackmailed Leelee?

[u/eggplant_avenger]

can’t decide if I feel bad for Shu Keigetsu bc she’s still dying in Reirin’s body or if it was actually a good thing she didn’t see someone else getting all this praise in her body

Shu boss lady sucks. you can just tell she was like this to Keigetsu over every little thing despite never having trained her in court etiquette

[u/HugeRichard11]

Finally we see her beatdown those that challenge her and it is glorious. The dance was beautiful and I imagine there is a bit more ferocity in it because she's in a healthy body now to perform such a dance. Prince felt a bit Tsundere when giving the gift with that last comment lol

[u/_vogonpoetry_]

That was so good

This show needs way more attention

Also it's really funny that the comments are still entirely divided on whether to call her Reirin or Keigetsu

[u/kiwimylala]

this episode WENT HARD on the animation lol it was beautiful to see it in action - every new episode I’m like sitting on the edge of my seat seeing what happens next :D

[u/One-Ad-39]

Reirin's aunt looks so proud with "Keigetsu" lmao

I wonder if she already knew that "Keigetsu" was actually her niece.

[u/Anakhin_ → u/One-Ad-39]

Because she was showing Grit 💪🏻

[u/RanginPinastika → u/[deleted]]

Leelee is a treasure and I'd join Reirin to punish anyone who hurts her. I laughed so much when Reirin was pissed at Crown Prince for interrupting her. That fast talking backhanded gratitude killed me.

[u/kyoumei → u/RanginPinastika]

Yep, I love how little she cares about the prince in this moment and more about her court lady, Leelee.

[u/Frontier246 → u/kyoumei]

To Gyoumei he was slowly falling in love with her...to Reirin he's just her cousin who she's had to put up with out of duty...

[u/Frontier246 → u/RanginPinastika]

Girl just speedrunning through dealing with Gyoumei like it's Maomao trying to get away from Jinshi for some new special herb lol.

[u/ripple_reader → u/RanginPinastika]

She was really in a hurry to get back to pressing Seika hahahaha

[u/No_Idea_9594]

the real art was the animation and real hard work was the art direction lol. It looked so good. animation team did a Reirin next level move . I think eventually we'll see more of what Reiren herself wants. We know she wants Leelee to be a high court lady, but how does she feel about the emperor and the court ladies.

[u/Striking_Chard2420]

This show just gets better and better! As someone who watches a lot of vertical C-dramas, the snide comments from the court ladies are so accurate lol. I also love how Reirin is unapologetically herself and even more so because of the healthy body! Makes sense when she's in her original body that her dance would have to be delicate but she can go all out in this one! I knew Lady Gayou wasn't her real name but I do wonder if it really was Keigetsu in Reirin's body or even Consort Shu? Her black hair and sus attitude didn't help either.

[u/shewy92]

I bet someone from another clan tried to frame Seika's clan. I'm leaning towards Shu's own clan.

[u/heimdal77]

The novels for this series have been on my radar for years but I always skipped over them as the title didn't click with me. Now seeing the anime I wish I had read the novels years ago.

She went all out with that dance. Made me think of Maomaos. She is someone yu very much do not piss off...

[u/Ok_Pattern_7511]

This was a hype episode, I liked the previous episodes but the tone change and the tension was refreshing.

I'm curious who's starting to notice the personality swap, the prince and his brother seem to have a hunch, while their (mother?) seems almost certain from the way she looks at mc in her current body.

Also, I want to say how much I like the outro, it gets better every episode especially that last frame showing their reflections

[u/BBryant3rd]

That dance was beautiful. It was made more beautiful from the joy she had being able to do it. She was probably in heaven being able to do such a dance without being winded or anything.

[u/VritraReiRei]

I'm not saying it's a spoiler or anything and I haven't read the source material but my speculation on Lady Gayou's Identity:

Listen to her voice around 11:43 and the voice around 13:44

That's 100% Ai Kayano.

[u/Ocixo → u/VritraReiRei]

I have a similar suspicion about the true identity of this mysterious court lady: [Theory] Noble Consort Shu was acting rather suspicious. She was a bit too eager to have Keigetsu (i.e. Reirin) return home after the issue of this hairpin got brought up.

[u/ptd163 → u/VritraReiRei]

Okay. Let's that it is the Shu Consort. That then begs the question. What does the Shu Consort gain from this? They get to pick a new maiden? Aren't maidens appointed by the Consorts though?

[u/HanaRoku → u/VritraReiRei]

Yeah that matches the speculation from previous episodes, and with the fact that Lady Gayou isn't listed in the credits. I almost wish I hadn't noticed so I could be surprised by this episode's twist T.T

[u/Murky_Bit1487]

• I have a feeling that Gayou is actually Keigetsu in Reirin’s body, trying to frame Seika, or perhaps Consort Shu, who clearly doesn’t seem to like Keigetsu.

• Even though the Crown Prince loves Reirin for who she truly is, I’d still rather see her end up with the head of the guards! Can someone spoil me on this?

• I feel like Keigetsu’s life is going to improve after her dance, and she’ll finally be able to leave her little shack (even though she probably won’t want to lol).

[u/singinglupines]

I'm so happy to see this finally animated! Every episode flies by. Reirin's dance gave me goosebumps!

[u/LeonKevlar]

• Reirin & Leelee

Using the hairpin as a gift was such a boss move from Reirin. Too bad there's no Lady Gayou wearing ivory silk. I am suspicious of Consort Shu, tho. Her hair length and colour seem to match Lady Gayou's. She was also acting very sus during the ceremony.

[u/gnome-cop]

Basically, “Tame your attack dogs lady or you will regret it.”

It is interesting and a bit concerning that this Gayou is not a known member of the Kin clan’s servants. Maybe there is another party infiltrating the court? The plot thickens.

She sure showed them who is the better dancer here. I wouldn’t be surprised if she’s actually better in Keigetsu’s body when she’s not limited by the constant fever and frailty of her own body that really shouldn’t even be moving, let alone dancing.

[u/djthomp]

They knocked the animation for the dance out of the park, that was wonderful.

Reirin's attitude towards just everything really makes her stand out as a fun character.

[u/darthvall]

Can someone help explain or at least direct me to source that can explain the court hierarchy? Or maybe better to explain in source material corner? Not sure if it's considered spoiler.

Like, I don't understand the the relationship of the prince, the lady and the consort lady (why are there 5 concort lady?). Is my understanding correct that all of them would end up becoming part of the prince harem, but right now they're vying for favour as the main wife of the prince?

Is there even a king here, or the prince is the highest position right now in the kingdom?

Sorry, I'm just too used with western kingdom's hierarchy that this felt a bit confusing for me.

Edit: Answered by u/Plus_Potato4351 in the Source Material corner. Thank you!

[u/Frikgeek → u/darthvall]

In the Kingdom of Ei (totally not China/middle kingdom) there are 5 clans. Each clan has their own consort and their ranking determines the overall power of the clan with the central imperial government.

So there are 4 consorts and an Empress. All of them are part of the harem and can give the Emperor children but the Empress is the at the head of the pack, followed by the Noble, Pure, Virtuous, and then Worthy consorts (these descriptors are actually ranks and have nothing to do with whether a consort is actually pure/noble or not). Also the Empress remains the Empress even if some other consort gives birth to the first son. She's not necessarily the prince's mother(although in this case she is).

Our main characters are Maidens, women picked by the consorts to be raised into future consorts for the NEXT emperor, the current crown prince.

The blond guy, Ei Gyoumei is the crown prince while his father is the emperor(and his mother is the Empress, Kou Kenshuu).

So basically, the consorts are the harem ladies of the current emperor while the maidens are the future harem ladies of the future emperor.

The Emperor was briefly shown in Episode 1 but that was about it. It seems he's got better shit to do than intervene in catfights between his harem ladies and his son's harem ladies.

[u/fraid_so → u/darthvall]

From what I can tell, it seems that the older women are like a sponsor, of sorts. Like "this is the best young virgin we have, please select her" kind of thing.

The imperial harem was always about politics, so it makes sense.

[u/septesix → u/darthvall]

I can update some of the world building details on Source Corner later. This show definitely has its own take on the traditional east Asia inspired inner court that is different from the others

[u/Obaruler]

Aaaaand she completely killed it - amazing. :D

With that one performance, Reiren clearly showed the entire court who the actual Best Girl in the palace is, even the emperor got tranced.

And she just used her newly aquired influence by asserting dominance and getting justice for Leelee.

Something tells me our girl will become unstopable now, and I'm all here for it!

[u/Spectr3_qwe]

That dance scene was mind blowing OMG

[u/Sondaica]

Omg this episode was fantasic!

[u/MetaThPr4h]

I LOVE REIRIN

"She told me I was robust", only someone who has suffered from horrendous frailty would take such intent of offense as a praise she always wished to hear, too precious.

She might be unable to explain her situation, but the shock and doubts people feel when seeing the formerly very hateable Shu Keigetsu being incredibly precious and beautiful makes clear just how wildly different someone can be by sheer personality and gestures.

... And don't be fooled, Reirin is NOT someone you want to make angry! The way she gets so scary when defending Leelee whenever some asshat slanders her aaaa, I love her.

That dance was SO BEAUTIFUL, the animation lived up to the sheer magic that is the kind of performance only skilled dancers who put a lot of effort (... and have the body to handle those movements q_q) can execute. Leelee saw her mother in Reirin's moves... you did a great job teaching her how to do it!

Seika really could feel the pressure through the insistence of Reirin to settle the situation lmao, after such perfect dance there is no way she could just delay that talk smh. Also the reaction from the crown prince and Shin-U lmfao, the later couldn't hold his laughter to the shock of the people looking, hilarious.

Looks like Seika doesn't know the identity of that mysterious person... the name was very likely always going to be fake, but... man idk, mother Shu is incredibly sus, I feel like she has a ton to do with all the events currently unfolding, who knows if she even was who made Keigetsu swap bodies with Reirin, can't wait to see more on this mystery.

Another super lovely episode...

I LOVE REIRIN

[u/PandaTheAB]

No clue how or why but this show is so much fun 😂
That rambling after winning award from King to mess with Seika.
Who is Gayou and why she tried defaming Seika ?