The Lady Miaka was locked inside…
…a fantasy world created by Tomo’s spell.
The one who rescued her from this life-threatening peril…
…was Amiboshi, one of the Seiryu Seven.
It was then Amiboshi’s twin brother, Suboshi…
…who saved him from Tomo’s clutches.
Suboshi carried a terrible hatred in his heart for the Lady Miaka.
You’ve got it all wrong! Yui wasn’t raped!
I’ll defile you the way she was defiled!
“Suboshi grabbed the Priestess, and…!”
It’s all right. Just read.
For now, reading is all we can do.
Tamahome…
If this guy really does anything to me…
…I’m going to jump off this cliff!.
Are you really dead, Tamahome?!
What the…?!
It’s been a while, Suboshi. Have you forgotten me?
I am Tamahome, one of the Suzaku Seven!
And I’ve come for the Priestess of Suzaku!
Tamahome!
Damn you! When did you…?!
If you don’t want to get blown away by my life force…
…then get the hell away from Miaka and leave!
Shut up! Try it if you can!
You’ll get her right along with me!
Tamahome!
Miaka!
Tamahome…
Damn you…!!!
Suboshi!
Unless you wanna end up a pile of ashes…
…you’d better behave like a good little boy!
I can’t let Tama steal all the glory here!
Tasuki!
We really got ourselves into trouble, you know?
Chichiri! Chiriko! Mitsukake!
Well? What’re you gonna do, Suboshi?
— Come back here! — No! Leave them alone!
Amiboshi…. Amiboshi saved my life.
Thank you.
Miaka… Are you all right?
You’re still alive. You’re all right.
Thank God. Oh, thank God…
Yeah. Sorry I couldn’t come to help you sooner.
But it’s all right now…
You know, we almost died, too. You happy to see US?
Sure, sure. Wonderful! Great!
Now can you wipe those gross expressions off your faces?!
We were all caught in Tomo’s illusion, you know?
Yeah. But even if I was hurt bad enough to die…
…I still wouldn’t leave you here.
I’m glad to hear that, Tamahome, but…
That creepy old guy’s been staring at me for a while now.
YOU DIRTY OLD MAN!!!
How dare you call your master a dirty old man!
Master?
They’re all fast asleep.
They were all very worn out, but they should recover quickly.
Don’t you need to rest, too?
Yes, ma’am.
But how exactly is that man Tamahome’s master?
Once, long ago, he went out traveling…
…and apparently stayed a while in Konan.
He taught him how to fight and more scholarly subjects as well.
Really… In Konan… I miss it so much.
I wonder if Hotohori’s all right.
We finally made it here to Sairou.
Now we have to get the other Shinzaho as soon as we can.
And then get the Shinzaho that was stolen in Hokkan back.
But… Before that…
…I have to meet with Yui and fix things between us.
Tamahome!
Miaka.
Jeez, you’re so clumsy. You trip over nothing!
So what? It’s my specialty.
So, what are you talking about with him here?
Tamahome…
This is the last time.
I can’t love you anymore.
Just forget about me.
Goodbye.
I can’t love you anymore.
Tamahome!
Why?
WHY?!!
This is the last time.
It can’t be. It’s cruel, coming suddenly like this.
After he gave me a deep kiss, too! Tamahome, you jerk!
Ch-Chichiri! How long have you been standing where I was going to punch?!
So, what’s a “deep kiss,” anyway?
Well, it’s sorta… Uh…
Never mind that. Are you okay now?
Oh, I’m fine now, thank goodness.
Oh, yeah. Miaka, take a look at this, too.
I see. You’ve broken up with her…
That’s good. It may be hard, but this is for both your own good.
No matter how much you love each other…
…your love will never, ever be consumated.
That is your destiny.
There’s one more thing I must tell you.
That wood’s rotten, so I wouldn’t lean on it.
Should I just look into this mirror like this?
The picture’ll come soon, you know?
Miaka…?
Hotohori!
Your Highness, I’m sorry for how late this report is.
Don’t trouble yourself over it.
You both seem well enough.
What about the others? Is everyone all right?
Yeah! We’re all exactly the same!
I see. I’m glad. Well then, what about the Shinzaho?
I’m sorry. Nakago stole one of them.
But there’s another one here in Sairou…
…and we’re doing our best to get it.
Miaka… Take care of yourself.
Try not to push yourself too hard.
If anything goes wrong…
…you and Tamahome won’t be able to be together.
Aside from ensuring the future of Konan, I want you and Tamahome…
…to be happy after we get the Shinzaho and summon Suzaku.
While I can’t be there at your side to defend you…
…I instead constantly pray for that.
Hotohori…
Cheer up, dear. I’m sure Kai-Ka will come back to us.
Mister!
Your son’s out here, and he’s hurt badly!
Kai-Ka!
He’s all right. He’s just asleep.
Big Brother, when you open your eyes this time…
…you really will be their son.
The Seiryu Seven…. The Suzaku Seven… Even me, just forget about us.
You’re a gentle person… Fighting doesn’t suit you.
Farewell, Big Brother…!
Suboshi killed Tomo?!
Yes. He went off thinking he’d find his brother…
…and ended up allowing the Suzaku party to arrive here unharmed.
Leave us.
Sir!
What’s wrong, Lady Yui?
I’m scared…
It’s like something is gradually starting to move somewhere.
As though I’m losing one thing after another.
Lady Yui, I am always here for you.
You have nothing to fear.
Is that true?
Of course it is.
Because I love you.
The Priestess of Seiryu should not become your rival in love, Soi.
Miboshi!
Hotohori is praying for Tamahome and I to be happy.
Before we find the Shinzaho…
…I have to clear things up with Tamahome!
Tamahome…?
Who’s that girl? And why do they seem so friendly?!
I won’t let it get to me!
Miaka?
I was about to prepare dinner.
We have to make food for everyone that will invigorate them.
Food to invigorate them….
Homemade food made with a sincere heart!
I’ll help you make it!
Xi Fang! The Priestess of Suzaku says she’ll help us.
Are you that lady’s daughter, Xi Fang?
Oh, no. They took me in when my father died last year.
Look, about Tamahome…!
What is your relationship with him?
I’m basically his girlfriend.
Although that’s been doubtful, lately…
Oh, my, I didn’t realize that. You seem like his little sister.
I cared for him the entire night when he fell from the cliff.
Well, well, well…
Well, so WHAT?! Getting cared for by a pretty girl…
…isn’t enough to change Tamahome’s heart!
At least… I THINK it isn’t.
What’s that building on the mountain?
Oh, that’s a temple. There are a lot of monks there.
You see the small tower right below it?
There’s a legend about it.
A legend?
That, if a man and woman kiss on top of it…
…at the exact moment the sun sets…
…then nothing will ever tear them apart.
But nobody’s allowed in there now.
Monsters appear there, and a lot of couples have been hurt.
No way.
By the way, Miaka…
That dish you’re making is boiling over.
Why is it turning out like this?
Dear!
Don’t you feel sorry for those poor children?
Should I have stood by…
…knowing their love would only bring them grief?
Well, that’s true, but…
First of all, he shouldn’t be girl crazy…
…and forget his duty as a Celestial Warrior.
Still, that gal’s got a cute butt, doesn’t she?!
And those hips! They’re to die for!
You don’t make a very convincing argument!
Ooh… What a difference!
I wish I’d practiced cooking in Home Ec!
You and your wife were once part of the Byakko Seven?!
Well, excuse us for being that.
Of course, it’s been 90 years since we were on active duty.
I’m Tokaki and she’s Subaru.
The Shinzaho you seek…
…belongs to Tatara, another one of the Byakko Seven.
Really?!
We did it! This time we’ll get that thing!
Come on, let’s eat.
Yeah!
Whoa! You got lots of weird foods here!
Yeah! I made it!
Oh? Food from another world!
Really?! Well, let’s eat!
Do people eat this stuff?.
This taste is Beyond human knowledge…
I should analyze this.
I’ll have to make some stomach medicine later…
You all look like it tastes terrible.
Well, of course it is— I mean, it ISN’T!
Yeah! Yeah! This soup here’s just super!
That was made by Xi Fang…
It’s awful. I can’t eat this stuff.
Pigs get better slop than this!
Tamahome! You’re a real piece of work!
Even if this stuff IS awful—
Give it to me.
Give me all the food Miaka made!
Your face is purple.
Shut up! If I say I’ll eat it, I’ll eat it!
Why am I such a screw-up? I really wanted to make him happy.
Tamahome… I wonder if he really hates me now.
I can’t just split up with Tamahome like this!
I want to know how he really feels!
Ow! Ow! Ow! My stomach’s killing me!
Excuse me. The old man told me to bring you some medicine.
The truth is…
The old man told me to help you forget about her.
That stupid old coot! What’s wrong with him?!
It doesn’t matter to me.
As long as… it doesn’t matter to you.
Your love will never be consumated!
In that case…
Miaka!
Oh, man. This is straight out of a trendy drama.
So, what does the heroine’s brother think of this latest plot twist?
How should I know?!
This is better. It’s better…
It’s better than anyone else getting killed in there.
Tetsuya…
We will soon be arriving at Morioka. Morioka.
Please be sure to take all your belongings.
In the end, it is a love which can never be consumated.
The time for parting is doomed to come.
That is the destiny of love the Lady Miaka…
…and Tamahome have resigned themselves to.
Is their love powerless in the face of…
…an approaching, unchangeable future?
Next time, “Unbreachable Wall.”
I still have tender feelings for you…