Each of Their Decisions (S01E09)

Determined to seek vengeance for his mother, Rio confides in Yuba about his plan to head back to the Strahl region. Before embarking on this journey, he enjoys serene and joyful moments in the village, revealing his royal lineage only to his cousin Ruri. As spring unfolds, Sayo, heartbroken by the news of Rio's impending departure, returns home and breaks down in tears. Seeing her distress, her older brother Shin feels compelled to act and approaches Rio, pleading for him to remain in the village.