Miaka is the Priestess of Suzaku, but it turns out that Yui has been keeping her own secrets-and this one is especially huge. With the two of them sharing so much in common, can their friendship survive?
Miaka is finally free to reveal Nakago's deceitful ways to Yui, just as Nakago appears before them. Later, Miaka begs Tamahome not to leave-and Tamahome proposes a wedding ceremony!
As Miaka narrows her search for the fifth Celestial Warrior (among a group of bandits, where she is nearly raped), she is kidnapped by a wolf-like man who claims to be the rightful leader of the bandits.
Hotohori brings Miaka's plight to doctor Juan Myō, where he learns the truth about Shoka. Later, after Miaka sprouts a sickness demon from her back, the sixth of the Suzaku Seven appears-and it's quite a surprise.
Freed from their cell by a remorseful Yui, Miaka and Tatara of the Byakko Seven have a heart to heart, where Tatara reveals not only the second Shinzaho, but also what destiny has in store for Miaka and Tamahome...
