We'd all gone to Morioka to visit Suzuno's grave.
Miaka and Tamahome had finally gotten some peaceful, happy time together.
At least, that's what we thought.
But then, in front of the grave of Takiko Okuda, the Priestess of Genbu...
... Tamahome disappeared.
" MORIOKA CITY HALL"
And there's more where that came from!
Yeesh...
Did she really exist?
She WAS there! That's why we're looking!
What if Yui disappears next?!
Calm down, Tetsuya!
Let's check out Takiko Okuda's grave.
Is something bothering you about the grave?
"OKUDA FAMI LY GRAVE"
As I thought... It's disappearing.
No doubt about it.
Miaka...
Lord Nakago. Lord Nakago.
Your meal is ready.
Not eating isn't healthy... Lord Nakago!
Don't call me Nakago!
Please... I'll come now. Just please...
Don't call me that name.
You said your name was Kaen, right? I'll ask you again.
Why is the character on my forehead...?
Nakago...
When you defeated the Suzaku Seven...
When you defeated one of them, Tamahome...
...in the battle in the other world...
Just as you were going to finally bring peace to this world...
...you fell into a deep sleep.
And now, even though you've revived...!
Even though you're back, you've switched memories with Tamahome!
I don't believe any of that!
I'm... I'm Tamahome! Of the Suzaku Seven!
My friends and I fought the Seiryu Seven!
And with my own hand...
My hand still can feel Miaka's warmth on it!
It's not an illusion! It can't be a dream!
It's the truth!
Then kill me!
If I'm lying to you!
The moment you know I am, you can kill me!
It would be simple for you to do!
Just... Just please...!
For now, before anything else...
...just think about taking care of yourself!
I think this should calm you down.
And help your wounds.
Well, then...
Poison tasting.
If you mistrust me so much, then I have to do this.
Kaen...
A lot happened... Suddenly... I just couldn't understand anything.
You're right. I'll get some rest and start rethinking all this.
Yes, sir.
Oh, I'm beat!
Oh, you have to walk faster, you know?
Hey, how far to the next village, anyway?
Assuming somebody walks at a normal pace...
...they'd reach it by nightfall, you know?
NIGHTFALL?!!!
C'mon, Chichiri. Take that tunic of yours off, spread it out...
...and just pop us over there!
Then we'll get a drink at an inn with some pretty girls!
Oh, sir! You're so handsome! I'm in love with you!
Oh, I'm just a wandering traveler!
If you get involved with me, I'll just break your heart, you know?
Oh, you're so mean!
What's the big idea?!
Quit acting like an idiot and start walking!
Forget it! FOR-GET IT! I'm not gonna walk anymore!
No way!
Oh...
This is... Tamahome's aura...?
Lord Nakago.
Take me.
I may not be as good as Lady Soi was...
...but I can build up your life force a little.
- To recover your memories quickly... - Please get out.
It's all right. Leave me alone.
Just leave me, please.
I said get out of here!
Well, well... Chasin' girls so soon after recoverin'?
Welcome home... Nakago ol' buddy.
Big Brother, this is...
Yeah. Takiko's grave.
But, when we saw it before...
That's how it is now. By tomorrow...
...it'll probably be even smaller.
It means somebody's definitely opened "The Universe of the Four Gods."
That's why Takiko's being erased from existence.
It's like she never existed in this world in the first place.
Big Brother...?
Oh, here, take these. Nambu rice crackers.
Eat them all if you want.
What...?
What are you talking about?!
You're acting weird, and at a time like this!
Especially at a time like this!
I'm going to get the book back, no matter what.
And save Tamahome. And you, Miaka.
What are you supposed to be doing right now?
Sitting around crying?
No. No matter what, you have to eat and keep your strength up.
Because you, the human eating machine...
...are the almighty priestess, right?
No one can beat you.
Big Brother...!
Don't give up. You hear me?
An earthquake?
It's a big one...
Yeah...
Hello?
Keisuke, did Yui go over there?
No, she's not here.
I can't seem to reach her. I left a message on her machine, but...
She seems to be so tired lately.
This has been a strain on her. We just have to help her out.
Yeah...
"The Universe of the Four Gods"
C'mon, Kai-Ka. Let's knock off for today.
Sure. Ah, I'm starving!
I'm jealous. Wish I had a son who worked that hard.
You're right. And he's the handsomest man in the village.
Father!
Brother...
Mother, we're home. Oh, that looks great!
Welcome home. Oh, wasn't Kai-Ka with you?
He's in the barn.
Did he leave something undone?
Welcome home, Kai...
Kai-Ka...
You... Those clothes...
Why, you...!
Lord Nakago!
Get back!
You're doing this the hard way.
What about those life force blasts you specialize in, Nakago?
Who are you people?! Why are you trying to kill me?!
Oh, so now you're playing dumb.
Who was it that reduced the bandits of Mt. Reikaku to this few?!
It was you, wasn't it?!
The bandits of... Mt. Reikaku? Tasuki's guys...?
And now, for Genro... I'LL HAVE MY REVENGE!!!
Wait, please!
SHUT UP!!!!
I'm...! I'm...!
Mother!
Kai-Ka!
You'll be back soon, won't you?
Kai-Ka.
Be careful. Take care of yourself.
Don't do anything too dangerous.
Kai-Ka!
KAl-KA!!!
Tamahome...?
That's a funny story.
Koji, I... The way I look...
Am I Nakago?
That blue life force blast... The mark on your forehead...
You're Tamahome in your dreams, pal.
There's no doubt in my mind.
You're Nakago!
Genro... and Chichiri... and everyone...
You killed them all, didn't you?
50 years ago? That's nuts. It all happened only a year ago!
I... In my memory, Nakago had blonde hair.
Hey, gimme a hand here.
Right...
Forgive me. That blast wasn't my doing.
Blue eyes... Blonde hair...
That was Tamahome!
I won't forgive you! He can't be inside of you!
I'll never forgive you!
I'll have my revenge right now!
I'LL BLOW YOU APART!!!
Lord Nakago!
Kaen...
Yes?
Bring me more of that wine.
Y- Yes, My Lord. As you wish.
Lord Nakago...
I'll bring it to you at once. The kodoku-poisoned wine...
Hello? Yui?
Yui, I'm coming in.
Yui, are you all right? Yui?!
It's the book...
Oh, Tamahome. Why are you so upset?
You really shouldn't drink so much.
Would you cut that out?! Why'd you suddenly fly us out here?!
Ajourney is made step by step, you know?
Who the hell ever said that?!
Hey! Are you listening to me?!
It's been a long time...
What are you going to do? I wanted to ask you that.
A- Amiboshi!
Oh, wait. That's wrong. Umm... K- Kai-Ka, right?
It's no use. His memory was erased, right?
It's Suboshi.
Well, he may be Suboshi now, but... Say what?
How convenient.
Wh- Who said that?!
Lady Yui!
You haven't changed a bit, Suboshi.
Yes... It's your beloved Lady Yui.
The new Priestess of Genbu.
"...said Tomo. 'When Seiryu was... summoned... I was... reborn..."
"...and was able to use Shin's power again."'
I was inside of this all the time.
And you used it to take control of her.
He's still connected to the other world?
Lady Yui... What are you going to do to Lady Yui, Tomo?!
Oh, I'm scared.
Suboshi...
Are you going to kill me again?
I didn't expect the one to disturb my sleep...
...would be you.
You should know better... Tomo.
Yui... I'm coming to you now.
I opened the door and walked out...
...on through this world towards you.
Groping over everything along the way.
Since I can't see the way ahead...
...I'm terrified, so I'll use...
...my love for you to erase my unease.
Meeting may be destined by past lives and the stars.
The heartbreaking sight of the two of us...
...is something that I treasure.
So, I want to believe in who I'll be.
That's why I can keep on trying.
" Hope is what makes miracles happen."
I won't forget your words to me.
Even if I see and embrace you...
...our hearts still can't come together.
My impatience sometimes makes me want to quit.
I pause, feeling hurt...
...but my mind's made up not to turn back.
Excitement can be a strong ally.
No matter how dark your night is...
...I think I can manage somehow.
But when I'm too sure of myself...
...you need to scold me.
So, I want to love who you'll be.
That's why we have met.
Don't close Pandora's Box yet...
...because the last thing in there is hope.
Controlled by Tomo, Yui has appeared as the Priestess of Genbu.
And before Chichiri and the others has appeared Nakago!
Taiitsukun tells us that our resonant feelings...
...have called forth an evil power from the other world.
Will Miaka and I be forced to separate in the end?
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Tetsuya!
Keisuke!
I was so scared!
We had to drive with the worst smell EVER!
Chiriko! Well? You all better now?
Yeah. I was really ****** my *** out and now I feel a lot better.
Wanna see it?
C'mon, let's have some fun!
That's right. Why don't we relax in the baths to start with?
Mighty fancy bus you have here.
That goes without saying.
After all, who's the author's favorite character?
Soi, back off a little, okay?
You didn't even show up till the end of part 2 in this series.
What's the big idea, you jerk?! And your CD sucked!
Cut it OUT!
Shut up, Araki!
What was that?
Wh- What's this...?!
What's up, Chiriko? Why so serious all of a sudden?
We've got trouble here!
What's wrong?
What's the problem?
Everyone, dress up like women right now!
Why?
The details are in here. Have you all read it?
YEAH!
Good job, Miss Watase! 1 0 million sold!
And with this much per volume...
Cut that out. It's low-class.
Oh, yeah. That's the sort of character you are.
Anyway, with a hot spring named like this one...
...there's only one thing we can do to please all those fans.
Is that how this goes?
Don't they want us to play this episode straight?
Don't they want to see my big entrance scene?
There's also my mark to think of.
Okay, everyone. Get into your makeup and new costumes!
Oh, please. I don't need any makeup.
Perhaps I'll just change my clothes.
Doesn't look like I even need to change my clothes!
Maybe I should take some of my makeup off.
What am I supposed to do?
" Ever since I was little, I've been told I look like a girl!"
Why, you...! How dare you crack a joke like that!
Yeah! Who do you think you are?!
Your Highness...
Why is he so hard on ugly people?
Here I am!
No way!