The Prince loses a fortune at dice and leaves Yukiya as collateral. While working as a drudge in the criminal underworld, the boy witnesses a deadly meeting. Meanwhile, the ladies of the Cherry Blossom Palace prepare for Tanabata.
Have mercy! I beg you, spare me!
!الرحمة! اعفو عني اتوسّل إليك
Habt Gnade! Bitte rettet mich!
¡Os pido clemencia! ¡Tened piedad de mí!
Ayez pitié ! Épargnez-moi…
Siate misericordioso! Vi prego, aiutat—
Por favor, misericórdia! Me perdoe!
Сжальтесь! Умоляю, поща…