Shirayuki is an herbalist famous for her naturally bright-red hair, and the prince of Tanbarun wants her all to himself The prince from the neighboring kingdom, Zen, rescues her from her plight, and thus begins their love story.

Shirayuki and Zen finally have the talk about their future together. Then, a heavy rain forces the party to take shelter at an inn after seeing off Sakaki. But just as night falls, Obi slips away