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Jan 9, 2009 3:32 PM
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This episode wasn't as fulfilling as I thought it was going to be. She was pretty mad though and "they" seemed pretty sorry. I knew that he didn't like men, she still doesn't know that though. It was cute that the he entered the competition just to win her money even though he could just give it to her. The peek into his past again was good, it gave you more of a sense of who he was!!!
Jan 11, 2009 12:50 AM
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Wow so Seiran is his brother.. I'm sure slow..
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Mar 23, 2009 10:12 PM
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lol, i think that it's funny that Shuurei thinks they are seeing each other. XP


Jan 31, 2010 7:37 AM
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yukihime said:
lol, i think that it's funny that Shuurei thinks they are seeing each other. XP

I think the same.
Aug 24, 2010 11:15 AM
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LOL oh Shuurei, so clueless.

I thought it was pretty obvious Seiran was the older brother. Glad they didn't drag it out and make it all dramatic. His and Ryuuki's reunion was nicely done.
Sep 4, 2010 6:33 AM
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lol, I happy when i figured it out before it was said in the anime =D
haha, Shuurei really is clueless!
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Jun 21, 2012 2:20 AM
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Wow he's the exiled brother\prince incognito...okay moving on. Shuurei got it all wrong in the end. LOL
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Aug 19, 2013 9:08 PM
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atrophaneurae said:

I thought it was pretty obvious Seiran was the older brother. Glad they didn't drag it out and make it all dramatic. His and Ryuuki's reunion was nicely done.

Agreed :) It was definitely a nice reunion and I'm glad Seiran didn't deny it too much. And I mean some of the others have noticed it as well and they're not blowing Seiran's cover at all. I like how Seiran, someone Ryuuki loved and looked up to became Ryuuki's bodyguard. So that's the reason why Ryuuki acted like a stupid emperor. And I guess Seiran doesn't really like men lol (reminds me of someone in Shinsei Doumei Cross).
Oct 9, 2013 8:54 PM
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atrophaneurae said:
LOL oh Shuurei, so clueless.

I thought it was pretty obvious Seiran was the older brother. Glad they didn't drag it out and make it all dramatic. His and Ryuuki's reunion was nicely done.


even when i first watched it i thought it but it was nicely done this is true
Mar 28, 2014 1:47 PM

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Such a heart-warming episode.
Apr 22, 2014 9:00 AM

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This series is so great, nothing drags too much and the characters are loveable. Loved the reunion between the brothers and Shuurei misunderstanding it, lel.
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Apr 29, 2014 10:44 PM

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Amazing episode :)

I'm glad they revealed it early that Seiran is Ryuuki's long lost elder brother!

Though why did he left in the first place? So that Ryuuki would rise to power?

Lol Shuurei now thinks Ryuuki is getting more and more into males XD

Still i wonder if Ryuuki will be jealous when Seiran is close to Shuurei or something :P

Ran Shuuei dominated the tournament just like that O__O

Can't wait for the next episodes!
May 27, 2014 8:40 PM

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Why do I feel like the whole "I was paid gold 500 pieces to come here" will be crucial in the coming episodes?
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Sep 29, 2014 11:41 PM
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We could have had some wincest here tbh.

I'm finding that they like to reveal everything very quickly unlike some other series.
Which is even more amazing when you consider that this is only episode 4...
Dec 30, 2014 12:34 PM

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No wonder they looked so similar. I thought it was weird since the start, especially with the similarity in names. My suspicious were confirmed the moment I saw the flashback picture of him though. The hair gives it away, haha.

I love the quick development. It's only 4 episodes in, but it doesn't feel incredibly rushed. (It does feel very smooth and simple so far though.)
And haha, Seiran x Ryuuki? I thought that would be her first response when she saw them together. XD
Jul 10, 2016 9:01 AM

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So he really IS his brother. I thought it was just similar art style, but apparently nah. The reunion was nice and lol at Shuurei's reaction.
Jan 7, 2017 11:01 AM

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Hahahaha Shuurei lol.. Love this episode <3
Apr 16, 2019 1:57 PM
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I'm surprised that Ryuuki's backstory wasen't a lie i tought he also made that up so he would appear fragile and get more attention from Shuurei.
I was awere of there being somthing between Ryuuki and Seiran turns out they are brothers.

I like how everything is handled so far it doesen't feel overly dramatic or cheesy.
Apr 23, 2021 5:59 PM

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I really loved this epsiode!!!!:D
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Amazing episode :)

I'm glad they revealed it early that Seiran is Ryuuki's long lost elder brother!

Though why did he left in the first place? So that Ryuuki would rise to power?

Lol Shuurei now thinks Ryuuki is getting more and more into males XD

Still i wonder if Ryuuki will be jealous when Seiran is close to Shuurei or something :P

Ran Shuuei dominated the tournament just like that O__O

Can't wait for the next episodes!


Seiran was exiled remember? hehe although I think the main reason is Ryuuki or he did it for Ryuki.
Ryuuki already got jealous/upset last episode. He told Seiran hehe thats why Ryuki always visiting Shurei at night hehe.

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We could have had some wincest here tbh.

I'm finding that they like to reveal everything very quickly unlike some other series.
Which is even more amazing when you consider that this is only episode 4...


Yesyes! Since they are revealing everything already, it makes you think what else will happen for the remaining episodes and season. I CANT WAIT TO FIND OUT!!


ALTHOUGH IM SHOCKED TO FIND OUT THAT RYUUKI IS NOT A "V" ANYMORE!! THAT HE HAS EXPERIENCE...AND WHAT MORE WITH MANY WOMEN!! HAHA IT ALSO KIND TURNED ME ON SORRY LOL. ITS JUST THAT....HE LOOKS CHILDISH AND INNOCENT WITH A HANDSOME/PRETTY FACE... BUT DEEP INSIDE HE'S KINDA NAUGHTY???? HEHE WELL HE IS A BOY.. AHHAHAHAAHAHHA <3.<3

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Horney female viewers can't love their bishounen without some contrived past trauma that scars them without scarring them.

Also, they play it like the king is just being lazy... cuz ofc playing dumb but actually being really smart makes him sexier... when in reality this is a king who's not ruling his country which means people could be dying because of his neglect.

I regret what I said about this being better than Yona. When I saw that scene with Shurei's childhood male friend that's been admiring her and will always be by her side... yeah this is the same thing as Yona of the Dawn. This coupled with the fact that the king falls for her so easily heavily indicates that Shurei going to be a perfect heroine that everyone falls for and is super competent without having earned it.
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I hope we get more of the backstory on what happened 8 years ago and why Seiran needs to stay hidden. Obviously there will still be enemies around, but it's an interesting part of the show. And also what happened to the rest of the family.
Jan 4, 2023 4:35 PM

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I didn't think Seiran was the actual brother but Sei's son instead, or at least some close friend to watch over Ryuuki.

I didn't pay attention to the ages so I see that wouldn't fly now.
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