Ruka, the former fencing team captain and Juri's mentor, comes back to Ohtori after a long illness and resumes his position as fencing captain. As Juri comes to terms with his return, Shiori is quick to realize Ruka's connection to Juri and begins to date him. Ruka becomes involved with the duels and picks Shiori to be his Rose Bride, but he has his own agenda that does not involve her at all.