After their paths cross yet again, Tetsu and Suzu realize they have much in common, but the sudden arrival of Suzu's master threatens to end their blossoming friendship.
Tetsu arouses concern at Shinsengumi headquarters when he refuses to get out of bed. His friends want to know what's bothering the young page, but Tatsu refuses to shed light on the mystery.
Souji causes a commotion at headquarters when he steals Hijikata's collection of haikus, and Suzu's master commands him to carry out a chilling mission involving his new friend.
Concern over Ayumu's prolonged absence continues to grow at Shinsengumi headquarters, but Tetsu's earnest attempt to speak with her brother ends in violence.
Reports of a woman being brutally beaten by a group of samurai send the Shinsengumi flying into action, but will they arrive in time to prevent the death of one of their own?
As the Shinsengumi prepare for all-out war, Yamanami struggles with painful flashbacks to a night of violence, and a traumatized Tetsu locks himself in seclusion.
Rival spies battle to a standstill in the dead of night, and young boy struggles to choose between bloodshed and peace. Meanwhile, a heartbroken page is left with nothing but the head of his master.