Having lost the “Universe of the Four Gods”…
…the Lady Miaka learned from Taiitsukun that she must travel…
…to the land of Genbu.
To the Hokkan Empire, which is protected by Genbu.
And it is there they will find the Shinzaho…
…which they need to summon Suzaku.
However, in order to get the Shinzaho…
What are you talking about, Tamahome?
Goodnight, Tamahome.
Tell me why… Miaka!
Forgive me, Tamahome…
…the Lady Miaka must cut off her feelings from her beloved Tamahome.
“The Night of the Star Festival…”
“The Priestess of Suzaku, along with Nuriko and Tasuki…”
“…went out to pleasantly pass the time…”
Ah, strolling daintily…
Wow! I’ve never been in the city at night before! Ah, strolling daintily…
Wow! I’ve never been in the city at night before! …through the city streets.
Um, making sure the men see only me.
Ah, I’m guilty of always doing this.
— Let’s eat… — Yeah, let’s eat… Ah, I’m guilty of always doing this.
Um, of capturing all of their poor hearts.
Didn’t you just have dinner? Um, of capturing all of their poor hearts.
Hey, mister! One, please!
Even if he gets serious…
Me, too! Me, too! Even if he gets serious…
There’s always room for dessert.
…I politely excuse myself.
Always room… …I politely excuse myself.
Always room… If he’s just a normal man…
Okay, here you go! If he’s just a normal man…
Okay, here you go! …I say call me in two days.
Oh, why fight it? Hey, Pops! Gimme one, too! …I say call me in two days.
Oh, why fight it? Hey, Pops! Gimme one, too! A voice charged with love.
You really wanted some, too, didn’t you, Tasuki? A voice charged with love.
You really wanted some, too, didn’t you, Tasuki? Eyes that thrill.
You really wanted some, too! Oh, my heart belongs to you.
Would you SHUT UP?! Oh, my heart belongs to you.
Run-Run, let it bloom.
Enjoy the glory of love.
The pure glow of being a young girl.
Run-Run, let’s enchant him.
With your spirit and your will.
This is great! Cast your spell…
Tamahome should’ve come with us. Cast your spell…
Tamahome should’ve come with us. …and let’s get that guy.
That guy’s been really moody for some reason! …and let’s get that guy.
That guy’s been really moody for some reason!
I don’t get it! I don’t! I DON’T!
Oh, just leave him alone. He acts like Miaka dumped him or something!
Well, never mind. Let’s just enjoy the Star Festival.
It’ll be the last free time we have for a while. Right, Miaka?
So, what shall we eat next…?
Glowing topaz, jade and agate.
Wipe off that disgusting expression before you look! Glowing topaz, jade and agate.
I get it… Nuriko and Tasuki…
…are trying to cheer me up by taking me out to have fun.
Ruby and amethyst.
Once we set out on the trip, we won’t have any time for fun.
More teasing, more lovely.
All right! Let’s have the best time ever tonight! More teasing, more lovely.
All right! Let’s have the best time ever tonight! Run-Run, let it bloom.
Enjoy the glory of love.
Its many colors and smells.
Run-Run, let’s enchant him. Take courage in your charm.
Cast your spell and let’s get that guy.
All right! Cast your spell and let’s get that guy.
C’mon! Isn’t there anybody who can lift something this heavy?!
I guess this makes me the winner…
Okay, how long can I keep him spinning, folks? How long?
Lemme down! Lemme go!
Chiriko!
Hey, check it out! I won a prize!
All right! Hey, Miaka! Where to next?
Miaka?
Saying a prayer for Amiboshi?
Tamahome…
We have to talk.
All right…
Okay, what did Taiitsukun tell you?
She didn’t say anything—
You’re lying!
I proposed to you!
You think I’m going to just ignore you now?!
Tell me why you said no! If you don’t, I’ll…
One more thing. And you must listen to what I say very carefully.
The trial you face now…
…will be far harder and more difficult than before.
Wh-What do you mean?
From now on, you must not show affection to…
…or have relations with the opposite sex!
Until Suzaku is summoned, the line between…
…the priestess and the Suzaku Seven must not be crossed!
The Priestess of Suzaku must be a virgin…
…whose body is absolutely unspoiled!
If you wish to summon Suzaku…
…you must abandon your love for Tamahome at once!
Abandon your love at once!
Abandon your love for me?!
It was so hard… Hurt so much… But now…
We can’t love each other anymore!
So… So, that’s what it was…
Give up our love… Not touch you…
Don’t make me laugh!
She thinks we can do that?!
Until Suzaku is summoned, we can’t…?!
All right, then…
Okay, Miaka? Until Suzaku is summoned…
…I’ll protect you as a member of the Suzaku Seven.
But once Suzaku’s been summoned, I swear!
I’ll make you the happiest bride in the world!
Once Suzaku’s been summoned…
I’ll make you the happiest bride in the world!
Once Suzaku’s been summoned, then surely…
Whoa! This is incredible!
It’s wonderful!
This ship belongs to you.
You may use it as you wish in your journey to Hokkan.
So, tomorrow morning, we finally set out.
What exactly are you doing?
Oh, uh, nothin’!
“Oh, nothin’,” huh?
You can’t swim, can you?
What’re you sayin’, senor?
That I’m some kinda loser who can’t even swim?
I’m simply shocked!
Here you go!
AGH! Stop!
By the way, where’s Miaka?
I think she’s still packing her bags.
Let’s see… Gotta take the flashlight.
Underwear’s already packed…
And we can’t forget to bring lots of snacks!
Better take a textbook, too.
I may be the Priestess of Suzaku…
…but I’ve still got an entrance exam to pass.
I hate this…
It’s just like that other time.
I’m home!
Mom! Mom!
Hi there.
Hey! Listen! Listen!
What is it?
Yui says she’s gonna try for Jonan Academy, too!
Isn’t that great? I was worried I’d have no friends there!
Oh, you can be such an idiot!
That school is one of the most competitive there is!
With every person who applies, the chance of you not getting in goes up!
What will you do if you fail the test?
Entrance exams are war!
You can’t lose to anyone, not even your friends! Understand?
Why? Do friends have to fight…
…just because they’re trying to get into the same place?
That’s… That’s… That’s horrible!
It’s just like that other time.
We’re trying to get to the same place and have to fight each other.
Yui… Do you know about the Shinzaho yet?
I really don’t want to have to fight you.
Oh, so you’re taking the Priestess of Seiryu to Hokkan?
For our inability to summon Seiryu…
…and the loss of the member of the Seiryu Seven…
…I, Nakago, take full responsibility.
If you can, I wish to ask your gracious heart for one more chance.
Nakago, up till now, you’ve given my army victory time after time.
I shall believe in your power and pray for the summoning of Seiryu.
Do you understand what I’m saying?
Yes… This time, I shall surely fulfill Your Highness’s wishes.
Then go forth! If you need anything, just ask for it!
I thank you, Highness…
Suboshi.
Where are you going?
To Lady Yui’s side for more comfort, no doubt.
I can’t stand feeling like this anymore!
When I think about my brother being dead…
You want to avenge Amiboshi?
Yes…
And what can you do by yourself?
Unlike your brother, your abilities aren’t developed.
Don’t underestimate the Suzaku Seven!
That’s not to say I don’t understand your feelings.
Nakago?
Oh, Suboshi. You’re here, too?
What’s wrong?
Nothing at all.
In any case, have you decided to make the journey to Hokkan, Lady Yui?
I didn’t become the Priestess of Seiryu…
…just because I wanted to summon Seiryu.
I did it because I didn’t want to lose to Miaka.
Besides, when Miaka realizes she’ll have to fight me, I doubt she’ll act.
I think you may be the only one who thinks that, Lady Yui.
He just walked onto the ship…
Yeah…
Just shut up! I’m a mountain man!
What else do you expect?!
You sure talk big after getting dumped by Miaka!
I… I wasn’t dumped by her!
I wonder about that.
You got dumped! You got dumped!
Here you go!
Agh! STOP!
Come on!
Quit playing and help us out!
I’ve just become more and more frail lately…
I wasn’t dumped!
Were too! Were too!
You three! Look over here!
What’s that?
Here!
What am I doing in there?! That guy’s a fake!
I’m the real one!
Why are you getting so mad at a photo?
Wow… These things from your world are incredible!
I almost forgot. We can’t allow ourselves to touch each other.
If we do even once, we’ll cross the line…
…between the priestess and the Suzaku Seven.
All right, let’s get one with everyone in it!
No, don’t move yet! I’m taking eight more after this!
Darn it, Tasuki, I said don’t move!
Even though they’re all here with me…
I wish we could summon Suzaku.
Then I wouldn’t have to fight with Yui.
Oh, what am I going to do?!
What’s she doing?
Think she’s hungry?
Oh, yes. Tamahome.
About your family…
What would you say to having them brought here?
You’ll probably worry about those young children while you’re away.
I’d like to give them a home in the city.
Thank you so much! Thank you so much!
I can’t thank you enough times for this!
Aw, Hotohori! You just have to be a nice guy!
You great, big softy!
You get all choked up over this!
That… That hurts…
Does embarrassment hurt that much?
It’s good news, right, Tamahome?
I’ll bet Yuiren and the others will be so happy.
Bring them here soon, okay?
Why don’t you come with me, too, Miaka?
I’m not thinking of anything weird.
It’s ‘cuz my brothers and sisters like you.
Oh…? Well, feel free to.
Gonna serve refreshments? Too bad I can’t come, too!
Let’s go, Miaka.
Wait up.
Okay, this’ll be for Chuei. This one’s for Shunkei.
You’re getting presents for everyone?
And this is for Gyokuran!
Do you have enough money?
Oh? Did you say something?
He’s… He’s lost his sense of economy.
Oh, yeah! Gotta get Yuiren’s present!
I promised I’d buy her a doll this time!
Tamahome, do you love Yuiren more than the others?
Sorta. I love them all…
…but Mom died giving birth to Yuiren…
…so I’ve pretty much had to raise her myself.
Oh, sorry. I guess I’m leaving you out of all the fun.
It’s okay. I’ll choose one for you.
Maybe I’m getting a little jealous from all this.
Okay…
I think this ball’s kinda nice…
Don’t scare us like that!
You scared the life out of me!
Well, excuse me! I don’t have a scary face!
And you’re the last person I want to hear that from!
Oh, cut it out already! Girls’ arguments are so noisy!
Oh, wait. One of you is gay…
Ta…ma…!!!
Hey, Dad! It’s me! I’m home!
Chuei! Shunkei! Gyokuran! Yuiren!
“Tamahome stepped into his house, and saw…”
That can’t be right! No…
THAT CAN’T BE RIGHT!!!
The tears Tamahome sheds for the loved ones he’s lost…
…give strength to the Lady Miaka.
For the first time, she longs with all her heart…
…to do battle with the Seiryu Seven.
Even to the point of crossing swords with the Lady Yui.
Next time, “Tombstone Oath.”
Give her the courage to save them all…