Ep. 25: Miaka hides her true feelings from Tamahome and prepares for the Star Festival
Aired on September 21, 1995
Following Taiitsukun’s directive to abandon romantic attachments for the sake of summoning Suzaku, Miaka is devastated. She complies by rejecting Tamahome’s marriage proposal, claiming she no longer loves him to satisfy the deity’s requirements. Seeking clarity on her path, Miaka consults Chichiri and learns the origin of his scar. The narrative concludes as she departs for the Star Festival, burdened by the emotional weight of her choices and the ongoing demands placed upon her quest.
Episodes
- Ep. 21 · Hotohori Saves Miaka From Suicide Amidst Tamahome's Return
- Ep. 22 · Tamahome fights Hotohori, gets pierced, breaks Nakago's curse, and returns to Kutou for the scroll.
- Ep. 23 · Celestial Warning and Reunion Amidst Suzaku Seven Preparations
- Ep. 24 · Miaka's wishes fail as Chiriko reveals his true identity during the Suzaku summoning ritual.
- Ep. 25 · Miaka hides her true feelings from Tamahome and prepares for the Star Festival
- Ep. 26 · Miaka mourns Amiboshi at the river while Tamahome promises a future after the Suzaku summoning.
- Ep. 27 · Tamahome confronts Suboshi over his family's death and regains composure to continue the journey.
- Ep. 28 · Part 1 Digest: The Ancient Path
- Ep. 29 · Miaka's brother investigates the book's origins while the crew faces a storm.