After graduation, Mikay learns that her father had an accident. Her father was sent to the hospital because of some minor injuries. Upon hearing this from a neighbor, Mikay and Kiko rushes to the hospital and finds her father unconscious.
King Anand's adviser, then, tells him that there are rumors about his successor and the most prominent of them is Jao. The adviser also asks if he considers having another child that can inherit the throne. The king dismisses the idea and says that he can't do that because he can only love Queen Isabel. Because it is still the king's responsibility to find a successor for the throne, he says that he will find one that is worthy. He is then asked about his daughter, his hopes of her returning to Yangdon one day. To that the king replies "As a father, I am still hoping that she returns. But I have to do something about this because I am also the king."
Mikay's father then wakes up to find her medals hanging over his neck. Mikay, by his side, also wakes up and asks if he's okay. Her father explains and says that he's sorry for being unable to attend her daughter's recognition. He then talks about how proud he is for having a good daughter like her while giving the medals to her. This is also the point when Bianca, rushing to tell her dad about her own accomplishment, sees the whole scenario, (somehow) looks jealous, takes off her crown and goes out of the room. I feel it should be her "evil" character growing but since the acting is not too good the build up is serving no purpose. (*sighs*) Mikay then tells her father that she participated in a raffle and she hopes to get the first prize, which is a van, so that her father would not have to borrow from other people.
At home, Mikay gives her father breakfast in bed and tells him she'll be going to school to process the necessary papers for her scholarship. Here, she's actually not just telling her father but also asks permission. She wasn’t really after her father’s answer; it seemed done out of respect for his authority. Her father then tells her he's also leaving to ask if he can go back to work early. Mikay scolds him and tells him he should rest since the doctor says the same. Her father replies, "But, my daughter, we need money." To this she replies, "we also need a father," and advises him to do what he wants after he has taken his rest. Her father, with all the love in the world for his daughter (how sweet), gives in.
We cut to a scene where King Anand shows his skills in archery. Once he hits the target, the dancers, I mean, the council dances and chants in a circle as if to signify celebration (I hope not weirdness or tomfoolery). This is also the part where the King shows favor over Jao as he says he's impressed with how Jao hit his target.
Mikay’s sister tells all her woes, jealousy and everything else she has against Mikay. The build-up is a bit hasty but at the very least the presence of one should be a good indicator. They then fight over what not to say and what not to do, with Bianca contradicting even Mikay's apology.
Jao tells the king his desire to serve Yangdon and they then talk about the lost princess. The king compares hope to flying a kite. He also says that he promises to teach Jao and that he has a plan for him. Whatever that is we'll have to wait.
Mikay comforts herself with food and the company of Kiko. The topic is, of course, her being adopted which must have been spurred by the quarrel with her sister. This is one of the few scenes that I genuinely liked, especially the comfort food. Strikes a familiar chord eh neonkim? As a friend says, “food is the only friend who never fails to comfort me.”
Mikay learns that she won the raffle's 2nd prize, which is none other than a trip to YANNGGGDOOONNN~. But such happiness is always short-lived. Her mother wouldn't allow this to happen. She says it's too risky given that her father had just come out of the hospital and might experience heart attack in Yangdon. I don't know why that would happen since Yangdon's not a rollercoaster island. She leaves and says it would have been better if Mikay won cash and if she can convert the trip then she better do so.
Ashi Behati learns from his son that the king will be teaching him (something). Chumi tells her that there are rumors that the next successor for the throne is Jao. She also suggests that Ashi should become Queen as Isabel is already dead and she also has the capacity to become one.
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