The Shinzaho was guarded by the spirits of Hikitsu and Tomite…
…two of the Genbu Seven who died 200 years before.
Amidst a terrific battle, Hikitsu and Tomite…
…recognized the Lady Miaka as a true Priestess.
Now I can summon Suzaku and have my wishes granted!
Konan can be saved… Yui can go home to our world…
I can make this world my home!
However, even as the Lady Miaka had finally gained the Shinzaho…
…once again a terrible enemy appeared before them.
Verbs: Begin — Start. Close — Shut.
Adjectives: Difficult — Hard. Sick — Ill.
Nouns: Present — Gift.
What is it, Suboshi?
Oh, uh, was that some sort of a spell?
It’s English.
English…?
My 5 subjects were English, Japanese, math, science, and social studies.
I’d study them every day in my world.
Are… Are they the Five Classics?
It’s strange, but reciting this calms me down.
I’m an exam candidate. Once I summon Seiryu…
…I’ll go back to my world and enter high school.
Go… Go back?
What about the Priestess of Suzaku?
I doubt she wants to ever go back, so I don’t care.
Besides, if we put a ward on Suzaku, she can never have Tamahome.
Jeez, what a jerk!
Is Yui really like that?
Shut up! Things happened to her!
A lot of things…
This wolfs eye…
It’s him! Ashitare!
Wait! Give that back!
Miaka, wait!
MIAKA!!!
Give it back!
Give it back… Give it back!
Give it back… It’s not fair…
We finally… We finally got it!
Nuriko gave his life for it, but…!
What’s wrong, Miaka?
Taiitsukun?!
Soi, Ashitare has returned.
Th-This wolf…?
Didn’t I tell you?
Within Ashitare’s body flows the blood of a wolf.
If his human half dies, his true wolf half appears.
So, this is the Shinzaho, eh? Well done.
I’ve no further use for you.
What’ll I do?
What’ll I do, Taiitsukun? The Shinzaho…
It’s my fault because I’m so stupid!
Without the other Shinzaho in Sairou, I can’t summon Suzaku!
Oh, for heaven’s sake. I just came to check on you, and…
Which way did he go?! I have to go and get it!
You’re saying you want to go to the Seiryu camp?
It’s my fault it was stolen! I’ll go!
Hold on a moment.
Nakago?!
I had no use for him now that he had become a mere animal.
Even if he did get the Shinzaho.
It seems the Shinzaho is now in Nakago’s hands.
It’s now surrounded by his life force. A barrier.
A barrier?
His life force is strong.
You couldn’t break it as you are now.
No…
Well… There is one thing you could try. But, it’s…
Wh-What should I do? Tell me!
Intercourse.
I’m not saying to catch him THAT way.
Male-female coupling is also known as “bou-chuu jutsu”…
…and is one of the ways you can…
…physically take control of another person’s life force.
You mean sex…?
If performed properly, the life force can be strengthened.
If a mistake is made, the life force can…
…be taken control of and the mind confused.
In other words, you can use it to disrupt his life force.
B-But, I thought the Priestess had to be a virgin.
That’s a myth.
No way!
If I didn’t say that, the Seven Stars would exhaust their powers…
…with the Priestess and end up completely useless, wouldn’t they?
Your friend Yui certainly isn’t a virgin, is she?
Either way, forget about it. You couldn’t do it.
Have sex? With HIM?!
I couldn’t!
But, I…!
Still, if I do it, I could weaken his life force…
…and take the Shinzaho back!
Miaka!
I’m tellin’ you, no girl could run this far out here!
Miaka!
They’re calling you.
Now forget about this idea and head out for Sairou at once!
Nuriko gave his life so I could get the Shinzaho.
And everyone else has…!
This time, if I’M the sacrifice, then…
Taiitsukun… Where is Nakago?
Miaka! Where did she vanish to?
Tamahome…
It’s my responsibility to get the Shinzaho back.
Just please believe me…
I’m not betraying you by doing this. So, please…
Miaka!
Please forgive me!
If you have sex with Nakago, you can weaken his life force.
It’s the only way now!
Miaka!
Tamahome!
Taiitsukun?! What are you doing here?!
You always turn up at the worst times…
Don’t talk like I’m some sort of maggot!
I have a message from Miaka.
“I got sick while chasing the enemy.”
“Go on to Sairou ahead of me.”
Wh-Where’s Miaka now?!
Resting somewhere. She said she didn’t want you following her.
Why not?!
You idiot! Girls get girls’ problems, you know!
Oh… That…
I just thought she might be blaming herself…
…for the Shinzaho getting stolen.
Anyway, you should get going towards Sairou…
…rather than trying to recover the Shinzaho.
You still have another Shinzaho to get.
I’ll take care of Miaka and then bring her to you.
I see… Well, tell Miaka this for me.
“We’ll go on ahead and join us as soon as you feel better.”
Very well.
Miaka… Join us soon…
Can’t breathe!
I wonder if Taiitsukun was able to trick Tamahome and the others.
Were you with me all the time?! For Pete’s sake!
I didn’t come here to play, you know!
I didn’t come to play…
That’s right, now Nakago and I have to…! He and I…!
If the Priestess doesn’t have to be a virgin…
…then I’d like to have done this with Tamahome first.
The first boy who ever held me. The first boy I ever kissed.
The first boy I ever loved…
What I’m about to do is betray him.
Kitty, don’t hate me for this. No matter what happens, I…!
Hey! Cut it out!
The scenery really changes once you leave Hokkan.
A little further and we’ll be completely in a desert, you know?
Tamahome, are you sure Miaka will be coming soon?
That’s what Taiitsukun said.
But then why do I feel so nervous? Like Miaka’s in some sort of danger?
Sorry, everyone! Go on ahead without me!
What’s with him?
There it is.
That’s the Seiryu Seven’s camp. Yui must be there, too.
If she is, I wonder if I can talk with her again.
I might be able to do some thing about this.
No good… I’m hungry again.
Why can’t I ever be serious?!
Something sure smells good!
Don’t do it! That routine has always gotten you into trouble!
Into trouble! Into trouble, but…
Why is my body doing this on its own?!
I hate it when I do this!
This is the necklace Yuiren made for me…
…to show that I’m Tamahome’s bride.
Protect me…
Playing hide and seek, are we?
Welcome, Priestess of Suzaku.
Nakago!
Please, come in.
What’s with him? It’s almost like he was waiting for me.
But that’s impossible…
You’ve arrived in time for dinner.
You may have some if you wish.
Don’t make fun of me! Give me the Shinzaho back first!
…is what I’d like to say, but my body…!
Would you like to see your former friend Yui?
Unfortunately, she’s no longer here.
She’s gone on ahead to Sairou.
So, he’s alone here…?
Why don’t you kill me?
Don’t you know the reason for that better than I ?
Wh-What are you doing?!
What is this?!
An invisible power pressing me down!
If you don’t behave, you’ll suffer much worse than that.
A soldier has taken off his armor and waited here for you.
Now why don’t you show him a good time?
He knows why I came here? How?!
Go on ahead of you? What do you mean, Nakago?
A visitor is coming.
A visitor?
A very important one…
Lady Yui, I’ve filled the jug with water!
We’ll be going through the desert now, you know!
Why didn’t Nakago come?
He’s never left my side once all this time.
Who’s this visitor who’s more important than me?!
Lady Yui…
Forget it, we’re going back! Get the horses!
You should stay away from Nakago! He can’t be trusted!
He told me he would be with Soi!
Be quiet! Nakago has been with me…
…through the worst things in my life! Now let me go!
Let me go, Suboshi!
Lady Yui, I…! I love you!
Stop it!
Suboshi, you’ve been told…
…not to touch the Priestess even when you’re alone.
If you do, we won’t be able to summon Seiryu.
Tomo…
There is something I wish to show you, Lady Yui.
Show me?
This way, please.
A shell?
Yes. A clam. I call it “Shin.” Now observe…
This is…
Taiitsukun.
This is an illusion.
This is the power of Tomo of the Seiryu Seven.
And with it, I shall show the Priestess of Suzaku…
…and the Suzaku Seven the true face of hell.
Come now, what’s wrong? If you get close to me…
…you’ll be able to get the Shinzaho back, won’t you?
It’s no use! I can’t even get near him!
Even I can feel it. His life force is incredible!
Now, then… Shall we end these games?
MIAKA!!!
Miaka… Where are you? Where are you?!
No…
Stay away! NO!
MIAKA!!!
Tamahome…!
As Tamahome races to her on horseback…
…he knows nothing of what occurred between the Lady Miaka and Nakago.
All he sees is the Lady Miaka…
…completely changed and now suffering in Nakago’s arms.
Next time, “Trampled Love.”
Will you believe in me, no matter what may have happened?