keikei

Keikei is a young boy residing in a rike with his older sister, Rangyoku, and Enho. He and Rangyoku originally hailed from the Wa Province, and their parents passed away during the latter part of Jokaku's reign, a time when all women in the country were being exiled. Upon the ascension of the new ruler of Kei, Keikei is particularly thrilled by the good news. He and his sister settle in the province of Ei, where Rangyoku assists Enho with household chores. When their rike comes under attack by youma, they are rescued by Chuu Youshi, a young woman who has arrived to study under Enho. Keikei and Rangyoku quickly form a friendship with her. During one of Youshi's absences, their rike is attacked by men working for Gahou, the governor of Wa. As a result, Enho is kidnapped, Rangyoku suffers fatal wounds, and Keikei is severely injured. Upon her return, Youshi arranges for Keiki to take Keikei to the physician at the Goldenwave Palace. Keikei's injuries deeply concern Youko, who is relieved to learn from Keiki, during the final moments of the rebellion in Wa, that Keikei survived.