Episode 16- A Gloomy Battle

    Shoka tells the group that the only way to restore Miaka's health is by killing her and then reviving her using Shoka's ability. However, Hotohori can't bring himself to kill Miaka. The three seishi decided to seek the help of a local doctor- turned- hermit named Myojuan. Before leaving, Hotohori makes Miaka promise that she will wait for his return.

    Meanwhile, Shoka tries to kill Miaka as she sleeps but fails in every attempt. Frustrated, Shoka transforms into the demon. In an impeccable timing, Myojuan appears just in time to subdue the enemy. Myojuan(Mitsukake) uses his healing ability to cure Miaka, hence revealing his identity as the sixth celestial warrior.

*The Mitsukake-Shoka Love story*

    There was a time when Mitsukake went off to cure an ill person from a distant place. While he was away, Shoka suddenly had a rare  disease. She bore the remorseful pain caused by the illness and kept waiting for Mitsukake to come. Meanwhile, when Mitsukake heard of Shoka's condition, he tried to return to the manor as fast as he could. Unfortunately, he was not able to make it in time. Shoka had already passed away. To be able to see Mitsukake for the last time, Shoka allowed her body to be possesed by the demon.

Episode 17- Chance Meeting

    Miaka and the group comes across Tamahome's hometown once again. In the midst of the night, Miaka is awakened by a strange noise. She then wanders off to the forests and is suddenly attacked by rabid bats. The sound of the flute causes the bats to fall unconscious on the ground. The one playing the flute reveals himself and claims to be Chiriko- the last celestial warrior.

Episode 18- The Trap of Love

    The rest of the Suzaku shichiseishi is finally gathered. Miaka prepares herself to communicate with Tamahome. With the help of Chichiri's powers, Miaka and Tamahome are able to agree on a meeting place. However, Yui overhears their conversation and turns to Nakago who gives her a pill that can make Tamahome forget the past and place him under their control.

Episode 19- Torn Apart

    Miaka, along with Chichiri and Tasuki, goes to Kutou to meet with Tamahome. To their surprise, Yui and Nakago appears before them. The three are attacked by the guards and gets separated. Miaka follows the aroma of the food and finds Yui inside one of the rooms. She tries to convince Yui that even if Tamahome did not exist, she will still return to that world for her. Suddenly, Tamahome enters the room and starts attacking Miaka.

Episode 20- A Hopeless Dream

    Still hoping that Tamahome will show up on their meeting place, Miaka patiently awaits for Tamahome's arrival. Soon enough, Tamahome shows himself. Miaka discovers that Tamahome is still not in his true self. Tamahome rips the letter he wrote to Miaka before he left Konan. Angered over his harsh treatment of Miaka, Tasuki engages on a battle with Tamahome but only manages to incur massive injuries to himself. Chichiri drags the two back to Konan and upon their arrival, Miaka turns to Hotohori for comfort.   

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