Troubled by the unwanted attention Shirayuki receives because of the engagement gossip, Zen sends his aide Obi to be her personal guard. When Zen and his loyal right hand Mitsuhide overhear Obi asking Shirayuki if she wishes Zen wasn't a prince, they remember the day, a few years back, Izana appointed Mitsuhide to be Zen's attendant, and how they got closer to each other.