N- Nakago...!
Who are you?!
Have you come to steal our priestess away as well?!
Let's go, Hatsui!
Right!
Why, you...!
I suppose I should thank you.
Oh, be serious. I was saving these two kids, you know?
They're still so young...
Tomo! What the hell are you after?!
What are you doing, involving Celestial Warriors this young?!
Never mind about that.
Your souls are wandering the earth.
I'd better make sure you rest in peace!
Well, isn't this a problem?
For my own sake, I'd better take care of this quickly and disappear.
S- Shin...!
Lady Yui!
Lady Yui! Lady Yui!
Tomo!
N- Nakago...
I... I was just...
I think I understand your intentions.
Go now.
Hey! He ran away! You goddamn coward!
There's something I want to ask you, you know?
Nakago!
Hold on a second, Tasuki!
Like hell I'm gonna miss this chance! REKKA...
He said to wait, didn't he?
Honestly, you've no patience at all!
Oh, my God! Oh, my God!
I think my heart stopped for a second!
Would you say something before popping out like that?!
Don't talk about me like I'm a ghost.
Chichiri! You, too, Suboshi. We need to talk.
I'd like you to come with us as well.
What happened, Tomo?
Forgive me. It was all nearly complete.
I never expected Nakago to interfere.
You're right. He has an unusual tendency to meddle.
However... It's too late.
There is a new priestess and Celestial Warriors.
And Tamahome has been reduced to the state he's in.
We need not worry at all.
Look up at me, Tomo.
Y- Yes, sir.
Good work. Now return to your rest.
Now then... Now to retrieve our lost priestess.
It was you and Miaka who broke the legend's 1 00-year cycle...
...when you appeared in this world at the same time as priestesses...
...and the battle between Seiryu and Suzaku occurred.
And there was also still a medium which strongly connected both worlds.
My... earring, you mean?
It wasn't Lady Yui's fault!
Remember who put it in Shin in the first place!
No one is blaming Yui, you idiot!
That's right, you know? If you bring that all up...
...the thing that brings our two worlds closest together is...
Come on! Can't you break this spell he put on Tamahome?
It's kodoku.
The world he was showing Tamahome may have been an illusion...
...but the kodoku in the wine was real.
What did you say?!
Oh, is that all?
No problem, then. Tama's already beaten kodoku once.
It's nothing serious.
I wonder about that.
That time before he only took one dose.
And this time... The more kodoku you take, the stronger it is.
Shut yer mouth!
I'm sick of you and Suboshi! If you keep pissing me off...
...I'll send you back where you belong!
Stop it...
It was me. I stole "The Universe of the Four Gods."
I'm the one causing everyone to suffer again.
I'm sorry...
I'm sorry!
Don't blame yourself. We all know none of this was your fault.
Tasuki! Calm down a little!
Tamahome!
Speak to me! You're all right now!
Hey, Grandma! What do I do? Tell me what I should do!
C'mon, tell me!
If there's anything we can do, I'd like you to tell me.
I would if there was. I've no intention of bothering you now.
However, his swallowing the kodoku...
...and falling under Tomo's spell was due to his own weakness.
I owe him no help.
I just came to take back an item I lost.
You're leaving now?
You expected me to help you fight?
Fight?
Did I misjudge you?
Something's coming.
Lady Yui!
Coming!
- Keisuke! - Calm down! What's the big panic?!
It was there! It was there!
What are you talking about?
The book...
I shall take the priestess.
Let Lady Yui go!
Who are you?! What the hell are you after?!
To throw the four gods into confusion and take over the entire world.
That's what you want, right?
You make it sound so simple.
Do you know what "taking over the world" really means?
So, the devil thinks he can sit on the throne of heaven, does he?
Devil... Such a distasteful name.
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is...
...Tenkou.
The guy Nakago once served.
So, Yui isn't just the fifth priestess, but also the one making Takiko disappear.
She now really is the Priestess of Genbu.
If this guy has that much power, he's a major threat to us, right?
He still isn't fully released.
Nakago...
I'm willing to overlook your interference with Tomo.
What do you say? Will you work for me again?
I'm afraid I must decline.
Having you give me some stranger's body so I can experience death again...
...just doesn't appeal to me.
If you'll excuse me... You'll never see me again.
Why'd you even show up here in the first place?!
I wanted to see my old friends the Suzaku Seven again.
Isn't that reason enough?
BULLSHIT!
You know, you're as loudmouthed as ever!
Hey, what happened to Tama here?
Oh, on top of everything, he's hopped up on kodoku, too!
Oh, jeez. The big jerk.
This is no time to be fooling around!
That's right! You shouldn't make light of how powerful kodoku is!
Guys! What're you doing here?!
The Suzaku Seven must gather where the priestess appears.
The Priestess... of Suzaku...?
Miaka!
Guys... I won't let him get away with this!
"Where the priestess appears, her Celestial Warriors appear."
"And it was for this that Tenkou... was waiting for"?!
Nyan-Nyan!
I knew you came with me, but you had to make a grand entrance, huh?
Forget the peace sign and take care of these two!
Mitsukake, if you'd be so kind.
Nyan-Nyan!
Taiitsukun, I have to fight him, too!
You have to wake Tamahome up.
That's right. We'll take care of this guy.
Whoa, Chiriko's talkin' like a real fighter!
Well, shall we go, then?
Right!
What will you do?
Getting it won't be as easy as you think.
Getting it...?
The Shinzaho.
They're formed from an item which a priestess is wearing...
...when she couples with the god beast.
The ornament around his neck belonged to Yui, the Priestess of Seiryu.
All he needs now is to get the ring Miaka is wearing.
Everything has gone according to his plan...
...until now!
You've certainly caused me quite a few setbacks.
Now I'll just have to annihilate you.
"In an instant, the deed was begun."
"A battle to save both worlds, to save friends..."
"...and to save those they loved."
Suboshi... What's wrong? Save Lady Yui!
But, if I break that barrier, your body will be...!
You know as well as I do.
He's using Lady Yui as a shield. Everyone's afraid of hurting her.
Save them... Save them all!
Thank you, Brother.
"The two brothers made a vow..."
"...swearing that they'd never be apart again."
"Into the Meteor Bell they poured their life..."
Lady Yui! Lady Yui!
Suboshi... Did you save me?
Yes! I live only for your sake, Lady Yui.
I always will...
I love you, Lady Yui.
Suboshi... What are you...? Why now?
I love you!
Suboshi... What's wrong?
Suboshi! Suboshi!
SUBOSHI!
Tamahome.
Chuei... Yuiren...
I...
Yeah...
Yeah! It was me! I killed them all!
Hang on, Tamahome! You're the only one who can beat this thing!
" Mitsukake's power could do nothing against the kodoku."
"The priestess's prayers could not reach him."
Um, "The Priestess of Genbu..." It's Takiko!
You. You must summon it.
I lacked the strength to win against the god beast.
But now you will be able to do it.
But... If I summon the god beast, you'll...!
Tamahome...!
What...? Who is...?
Me? What am I doing?
Miaka...
My family's grave.
Dad... Everyone... I can't...!
I swear...
From now on, I will always protect Miaka.
Watch me do it, everyone...
Miaka...
You understand, don't you?
You'll be able to seal Tenkou away as he is now.
I won't allow it!
It ends here.
"The seven warriors and the priestess were now all together."
"Tenkou's attempts to prevent this had come to naught."
"The Priestess of Genbu cleared her mind..."
"...and drawing upon the power of the two Shinzahos..."
"...offered up a prayer."
With thy holy power, smash the evil which threatens us!
Hear our wishes to thee!
Descend to us now from heaven!
Keisuke!
She's summoned the four gods!
What's her first wish?
Right..."Genbu, Byakko, Suzaku, and Seiryu."
"The 4 guardians of the 4 corners of the earth now turned upon Tenkou."
I will not give up... I swear I won't give up!
" Her second wish..."
...is to bring back Takiko, right?
Bingo! Way to go, you regular character!
I just hope I'm wrong about the third wish.
You mean we...?!
Yes. Even if the book is sealed away...
...you cannot live in the same world.
You were told it was impossible, Tamahome.
So long as you have your memories of your past life...
...you cannot live in Miaka's world.
That is the destiny of the priestess and her seven warriors.
None of the four gods can grant that wish, huh?
I don't care...
Why should they care what happens to the two worlds?!
What's wrong with them living together if they love each other?!
Taiitsukun...
Please tell me.
Tell me what I should do.
I'll do anything to not be separated from Tamahome.
Miaka...
I'll do whatever it takes! I can handle it!
No matter what it is... So, please... Please tell me!
You said everything was a matter of peoples' feelings!
You said the human heart is what makes miracles happen!
I don't want to just give up here!
Is that the "mature" thing? Just say "it can't be helped"?!
If being mature means having to give up, then...
Then I don't want to be an adult. I don't want to be one...
What's the point of our meeting?! What was the point of that adventure...?
Of any of it...?
No!
NO!!!
"The priestess and the warriors... said nothing... and heard nothing."
Miaka...
Thank you!
Thank you, everyone.
Kaijin!
Let "The Universe of the Four Gods" be sealed forever...
...and the two worlds separated completely!
TAMAHOME!!!
Now go... Go to where you must be...
What are you doing?
Miaka's coming home now, right?
I have a feeling she'll be really hungry.
I think you'd better head over to Yui's place.
I guess you're right.
Maybe I should stop home and take a shower first, though.
Gotta change my underwear, too.
What are you implying?!
Did I say something?
Get real!
Morning! Good morning!
Miaka!
Yui...
I was hoping you'd still be at home resting.
You shouldn't push yourself.
Thanks, but I'm all right now.
I can't believe YOU'RE back here so soon.
No wonder you're at the top of the class.
Even if I stay home, right?
Yui...?
Let's cut school for today.
Mm! Let's cut school!
We walked through...
...a forest of thorns, didn't we?
Fight to protect the love that lives so bravely...
...for the sake of the roses which are...
...where our hearts arrive.
Like the dreams of the short- lived flowers eventually bloom.
"Tomorrow will be a good day." I whisper over and over...
...so that it will fall upon you. This is my last prayer...
...for today.
On this night when the sad are sleeping...
...right there at your side...
Yui?
I'm hungry.
Already?
Yui...!
Okay, okay, I'll treat you. Let's go!
- Come in! - Come in!
Jewels of Memory?
It's the only way you can be reborn into Miaka's world.
Well, that settles it!
There's no reason to hesitate.
Are you sure he'll be reborn in her time?
That I don't know.
Huh? You aren't sure about that?
You two-bit magician!
Even if you're reborn in her time, without your memories...
...you may not be able to look for Miaka.
No fair!
I'm sure it'll work out, you know?
I agree.
That's right. I'm sure you'll end up with Miaka.
What will you do, Tamahome?
You can still back out if you want.
Since the day I was born, I've lived only for her sake.
Ah... I told you I'd look great in women's clothes.
I thought you said you were through with the gay act.
Chichiri, how do you plan on changing your clothes?
Simple, you know?
Oh, wow! That's really great!
That look could make you a lot more popular.
I'm still prettier than he is...
Did you model that on the girl your best friend stole from you?
Miaka, you're gonna end up all alone one of these days.
I'm all ready.
Chiriko, you're adorable!
That may be a good look for you!
Big Brother, that looks great on you!
Tetsuya...
I really like this!
I don't care what's gonna happen anymore.
Oh, Mitsukake!
Nothing fit me very well. Too bad about that...
That's not the real problem here...
I'm sick again!
Hold it in, Chiriko! Hold on, I've got a bag here.
Tama! Why won't you come down here?
Welcome and come right in!
No men are allowed here. We just have huge baths for women only...
There's a man in this group.
W- Well, it's not me!
C'mon, over here! Move it!
Stop it! How dare you do this to me!
How can you think I'm a man?!
Poor guy. Now Mitsukake will be used as a breeding stud.
WHAT?! A BREEDI NG STUD?!
Yeah. Every woman in the area will have a go at him.
And just what are you doing, Big Brother?!
Miaka, I have found my true calling in life!
We are the boys, oh, that we are...
Tamahome!
Yes, we're boys, that we are!
Good job today! See you later! Bye!
So, it's in that area, huh?
You'll see a weird-colored storage container when you get there.
Lunch break's till 2 o'clock, right?
Good job today!
I want to take you all out to reward all your good work.
Who's the white boy over there?
That's the character designer and key animation director.
Him...?!
He made me do voice-overs to line art for the past two years!
He's bald...
Oh, that's SO nice of you! Where shall we eat?
Hope you weren't kidding!
C'mon, everyone, let's take off!
Miss Araki! We're leaving!
Coming!