One month has passed since Shürei became a royal consort. Ryüki kept his promise to Shürei and gradually started to get involved with political affairs. One evening, out of the blue, Ryüki pays a visit to the Royal Harem carrying roses in his hand. Shürei is flattered by this change of heart, but is taken aback when she realizes that Ryüki cut his hands up when he gathered the roses for her. She tends to his wounds and recounts the story of Rose Princess to her audience of one. In the meantime, an incident occurs during a royal banquet that threatens the peace of the entire kingdom, not to mention Shürei's life!