 Her story continues in 1998's "", as seven years have passed since Ayame has lost her master Azuma Shiunsai and her love interest Tatsumaru.Now 21-year-old, Ayame is tough and sarcastic, killing her enemies cold-blooded without the sign of any doubt or hesitation, though she knows feelings like love, sadness and desperation.She has developed a strong relationship Lord Gohda's daughter Princess Kiku, as if she was her younger sister after the death of Princess Kiku's mother Lady Kei, and Ayame swears to protect her at any cost from any harm.