I've always thought that RUM, was an abbreviation for three different name's of their first letter to form the name RUM toghether, but then again, it just wouldn't make sense. (And I haven't watched all of the episodes yet, still in the 500's close to 600's.) I've read the latest manga episodes though.
Wow, nice find! I remember watching that episode, and I was quite curious on why his right eye was closed as well. Did they ever explain it in the series? It's been a while since I've last seen that episode, so my memory is a little fuzzy from it. I'm wondering if that could have been in an imposter, but then again, it just doesn't seem to add up that much. :/
Well, it is true that Subaru Okiya rarely opens his eyes, but isn't his true identity