As a prominent rookie with a target on her back, Akane takes an opening slot with the goal of clapping back against the veteran futatsume, Rien Konjakuan, who insulted her. While her crisp rakugo performance wows the crowd, Karashi finds something about it worrying… Then, a shocking truth is discovered about Akane’s repertoire, leaving her at a huge disadvantage as a zenza. How will Akane overcome this next big hurdle in her training?
Chapter Titles
- Story 35: Opening Act
- Story 36: One Fan’s Worth
- Story 37: Rakugo Quest
- Story 38: Manners and Etiquette
- Story 39: Ookanban
- Story 40: The Image of Greatness
- Story 41: Sharaku the Unteaching
- Story 42: Evaluation
- Story 43: Wonder Child