After confirming their mutual feelings, Shirayuki and Zen Wistalia resumed their regular routines. While Shirayuki continued her training as a court herbalist, Zen dedicated himself to his duties with his assistants at the royal palace in Clarines. Unfortunately, their tranquil existence was rudely interrupted when Crown Prince Izana received a directive from Tanbarun's Prince Raji Shenazard, implying that Shirayuki must journey to Tanbarun for a week to repair their damaged relationship. Despite her misgivings about Prince Raji's past behavior, Shirayuki conceded to the request. To make matters worse, a stranger named Kazuki appeared to seek Shirayuki's assistance, even though they had never met before. Shirayuki's stay in Tanbarun was surely going to be difficult once again.