While in Tanbarun, Shirayuki and Raji try to improve their relationship. While they find themselves awkward around each other, Raji tries to make her visit more interesting and takes Shirayuki on a tour of the castle. However they receive no privacy as everyone observes them. Raji takes Shirayuki and Obi to old hidden passageways, but soon get lost while exploring, while unknown to them, Raji`s siblings Rona and Eugena secretly spy on them. Eventually they find an exit and Raji takes Shirayuki to the castle greenhouse while at the same time, Raji`s siblings question his true feelings for Shirayuki. Meanwhile, Zen continues his duties back in Clarines as he begins bird training. While observing Zen, Prince Izana and Mitsuhide have a private talk with Izana revealing he is testing Zen and Shirayuki`s relationship to see how strong they truly are together. Zen discovers their meeting, but before he learns more of their discussion he and the others receive distressing news when Mihaya is no where to be found. However unknown to them, Mihaya has sneaked away from the castle and once again meets the mysterious boy, Kazuki.