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Saiunkoku Monogatari – 12
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The surgery operation on the patients finally commence, but most of the doctors lose their spirit and become filled with pessimism that they can’t possibly perform such a dangerous task. This is just one of the problems Shuurei has to face at the moment, with the other problem being the Jasenkyou whom she will be meeting in a few days time. With Eigetsu still captured, will Shuurei still make it in time and still meet him? Or will there be another person who will come to Eigetsu’s aid and free him from the current state he’s in?
(This summary is going to be a really short one this time, because not much has really happened and I also have to clear myself of backlogs 
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Summary
The doctors proceed with the actual operation and You-sensei performs the surgery first to guide the apprentices. They become disheartened at the sight of this, and even thought about giving up on the surgery without even trying. But nonetheless, their eyes were awakened to the plight of the people who need their help, and finally realize that no one else can save them but doctors like them.
The operation went well and many lives have been saved, but half of the patients weren’t able to survive the disease. Shuurei becomes saddened at the thought that they weren’t able to save all the people, but Ensei tells her that it’s something beyond their control. Having saved this number of people is already a miracle in itself, and Shuurei delights in that thought. You-sensei reminds her that they still have the Jasenkyou left to be taken care of, whom Shuurei will be meeting the following day. Ensei has this lingering feeling that this has something to do with Sakujun, and swears that he’ll make sure and send him to the other world if they meet again.
Shuurei sets forth on her journey as Hei Taishi arrives, bringing with him a new set of surgery apparatus made from chrome ore which is said to be the best alloy. Shuuran insists on tagging along with her together with Riou, knowing that they’ll prove to be of help in guiding them around the village. In Korinjou, Seiran finishes the necessary arrangements for the revival of Sekie village and will now be catching up with both Shuurei and Ensei.
Eigetsu still remains captive of the Jasenkyou and finds ‘Senya’ to be a child who has taken possession of Doushu’s body for a prank. The reason why he held Eigetsu captive is because of Yougetsu and the power that he possess (who according to Eigetsu is someone of the same abilities as this ‘Senya’). Part of his plan is also to lure Shuurei into their place, hence he took the name ‘Senya’. It seems that someone else is behind this however, as ‘Senya’ doesn’t seem to understand the meaning behind all this either (the information is disclosed from him as well).
Senya exclaims his surprise as he finds out what the ‘outside world’ is, since the men in his clan are considered to be inferior because of their inability to give birth. No one else but the Hyou clan comes into Eigetsu’s mind who fits this description given by “Senya’ – a clan where almost all the heads are women and that of which who possess special abilities. ‘Senya’ warns him not to think about escaping or he’ll certainly regret it.
In the palace, Ryuuki’s anticipated visitor arrives, in the person of Riou…
Thoughts
And so the surgery has finally commenced, and we’ve been able to see how this kind of operation is done in the olden days – like using ‘sake’ as the anesthesia for the patients >< (boy that’ll still hurt… =__=)
The surprising revelation in this episode is regarding the identity of ‘Senya’ who apparently possessed Doushu’s body (which finally explains the striking similarity in their looks). We still don’t know the real identity of this guy, but what we do know is that he’s someone from the Hyou clan, who treats women as superior to men (add that to yet another unique and interesting facet of this already unique clan).
With the mention of the Hyou clan, I can’t help but think that Riou must have something to do with this… could it be that he’s the ‘boss’ of Senya? That he’s the one behind all this, all for the sake of capturing Shuurei? (as what Impz has also mentioned before) But with regards to the inferiority of men in the Hyou clan, it wasn’t evident because we haven’t met much men from this clan. I can’t quite remember any other men but Riou, who’s been the clan head for quite some time now. I believe he’s a ‘special case’, for a man like him to be put in such a position…
I can’t help but feel some rush of excitement with Ryuuki and Riou’s meeting… I wonder if he has any clues with regards to what he plans to do to Shuurei. We’ll just see that in the next episode. But given the situation, I believe this is going to turn out to be one diplomatic encounter…
I already took a peek in the novel so I already saw Eigetsu and Kourin’s reunion… and I sooo want to watch it already!! :p
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Thanks!!!! I was waiting for your summary. I hope Eigetsu and Korin have a lovely meeting, but short ;_;
I truly hope that the meeting between Ryuuki and Riou is just a ‘diplomatic’ one and not a love triangle one (I’ve had enough of that with Sakujun in S1..I practically gnawed the leg off my table in frustration at Shuurei being so nice to Sakujun.)
The more background they reveal of the Hyou clan, the more antsy I get over how everything will fit and end in S2. But I do like that their women are more superior than their men and they do acknowledge that. Hee.
Does anyone know if ep. 13 raw is already out or not? Or is it on some sort of summer hiatus?
@Chio: aww… sorry for making you guys wait >< Kourin and Eigetsu’s meeting is indeed short, but sweet and lovely nonetheless~
@Whimsy: I believe it’ll be a diplomatic one… hehe… it’ll be a love-triangle meeting, next time perhaps… “the fight for the woman” or something (cheesy I know :p)
episode 13 has been out since last week
(I’m just the one delayed… LOL)
Oh gawd nooooooooo no more fight for woman storylines…lol want some wine to go with all that cheese?
Ep. 13 is out??? How come I can’t seem to find it…*pouts* will have to try harder then…
woooo, hmm this episode seems to be moving along quite quickly O_O.
What senya says is hinting something about yougetsu
Its getting more and more mesterious…0_o thnx for the upload!Please keep uploading!^^
Hmmm…I don’t think it’s a fight for woman thing with Riou…..I mean if the guy had anything to do directly with her dad he’s really alot older than what he appears to be /fufufufu
Thanx a lot again.. can’t wait till the next summaries comes up..
both the big Riou n the lil Riou are quite creepy and mysterious.. but I thought that lil Riou was aniue of Shuuran. if he is, then Shuuran may also have some mysterious power like other women from the Hyou clan..
@Whimsy: aww… you can always check out tokyotosho for the raw updates ^^
@aliene: yep, quite a quick pace this time… and the hint about Yougetsu… hmmm… guess I haven’t given much thought about that, and your hinting got me intrigued as to what it’s about :p
and about Riou.. LOL. goodness, he must be what, hundred years old already?? x__X
@Jen: thanks for all your comments! I’m getting lazy so I might not be able to reply to all your comments in the other episodes :p
you’re welcome~ hopefully once I get back home, I’ll be able to rid myself of all these BACKLOGS.
and both Rious indeed have this mysterious aura around them… but he’s not in any way related to Shuuran I believe…
It’ll be nice seeing all the fantasy elements of Saiunkoku come into action, in the form of ‘fights’ or something 
Heheheh I got naughty and finally got round to finishing the novel pertaining to this story arc. All I can say without dropping major spoilers is, keep your eyes peeled and your ears open for the next couple of episodes. There should be several important bits of info coming up.
Here are some novel spoilers pertaining to this episode:
Probably a very big spoiler about Yougetsu….
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About “Senya” a small spoiler
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About Hyou clan some additional info the anime may have ommited due to time:
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Ryuki Meeting Riou:
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phew. that was a mouthful =0
thanx a lot Usagijen for replying my comments. i came to check whether new summaries are up.. coz they have released up to the 18th episode (raw) on the net. and it’s kinda sad coz only the first 4 episodes have been subbed n released so far.
hope you’ll get a break to finish them up soon..
oops! my mistake, it should be up to 17th episode, i got it confused with another anime..
Lol i sorta wanted Kourin to end with someone else and Shuurei to end up with Eigetsu and/or seiran,ryuuki or someone else! >w
I sincerely thank you for your summaries. I’m sure it takes a lot of time to write, but it is really helpfull!
It is really apreciated!
*bow head* Arigato gozaimasu!
Tanks for all your hard work putting these summaries up! I don’t know I would have handled the slow pace they’re subbing the anime’s if it weren’t for your summary. xxx hontou ni arigatou
p.s I hope you get a chance to put episode 13 up soon lol .
Sorry for the delayed reply… =___= *spanks herself*
@CherryBlossomStar: hehe… I can’t quite picture Shuurei with Eigetsu. I see Kourin as fit for Eigetsu, but to each his own X3
@Kaly: aww… thank you… sorry for not being able to write more any sooner x__X
@holz: you’re welcome! glad to see someone appreciates my work ^-^ and yes, I also hope I’ll get back on Saiunkoku
Well, as far as I know, there’ll be at least 33 episodes of S^M II released on the TV. (animenewsnetwork)
I hope the second season doesn’t get licensed before it was fansubbed completely T.T (ep 6 so far, I believe).
I love S^M for the heroine Shuurei, whom I really appreciate… somehow it’s easy to identify with her… well at least with her aims or actions.
…Naturally I also love the bishies ^^ (especially the “bad guys”, hell yes. *crazy* ;D)
The summaries are very good… and the “interpretation section” always helps me understanding better what is going on really! Thanks
You are the best. You describe the episode very well. Can not wait for the next episode being posted here and of course for the sub.
@whatever: I’m also hoping the subbing can continue so many fans will rejoice! \o/
Shuurei + bishies = <3
Evil Sakujun has grown on me as well, despite how I really hated him before.
And thank you for that compliment!
@rooie: yup, episode 13 is in the works… I really hope I can finish it this week!!