The Ephemeral Scenes of Setsuna's Journey, Vol. 5 (novel)

Setsuna and Alto have now been settled in Lypaed for a month, and the country's biggest celebration, the Founding Festival, is fast approaching. Yet the king is forced to prioritize a national crisis over the celebration, leading the fearful queen to make a request of Setsuna. He works behind the scenes to smooth things over between the royal couple, but just as he thinks his job is complete, the unexpected happens… Meanwhile, Ragi spends his days peacefully with Alto but wonders what more he can do with the little time he has remaining. The season shifts from summer to fall, bringing with it the warmth of friendship.