Ep. 39: Soi reveals Tomo's deception while Miaka faces an illusionary trap orchestrated by the antagonist.
Soi informs Miaka that Nakago failed to assault her and that Tomo has trapped Tamahome. Amiboshi shatters Tomo’s illusionary shell with his flute, allowing Miaka to arrive as Tamahome defeats the decoy. Miaka excitedly confirms her virginity to Tamahome, but Amiboshi is captured and Tamahome is stabbed and dragged off a cliff by the real Tomo. Tomo then traps Miaka in an illusion generated from her life force, explaining that she is physically imprisoned within it. He enters the illusion as Aono, intending to take Miaka’s virginity by convincing her she has feelings for him. Miaka becomes confused after seeing Tamahome’s name in a book, but Aono resolves this by giving her a lucky exam pencil from his older brother. Miaka agrees to date him, and they exchange names. Meanwhile, Keisuke calls their mother, claiming Miaka is studying with him and Tetsuya.
Episodes
- Ep. 35 · Miaka seeks Nakago to recover the stolen Shinzaho artifact from Ashitare
- Ep. 36 · Nakago reveals his schemes and false Taiitsukun while Miaka and Tamahome face emotional turmoil.
- Ep. 37 · Miaka awakens in Sairou with amnesia while Tamahome faces Soi’s illusion and Tomo’s dangerous request.
- Ep. 38 · Soi’s potion affects Tamahome while Miaka seeks Yui to summon Seiryuu
- Ep. 39 · Soi reveals Tomo's deception while Miaka faces an illusionary trap orchestrated by the antagonist.
- Ep. 40 · Miaka confronts Tomo’s illusions while Amiboshi fights for freedom and Yui’s memory
- Ep. 41 · Tamahome and Suzaku Seven rescue Miaka and stay with Tokaki in Sairou
- Ep. 42 · Keisuke and Tetsuya investigate the Okuda murder while Miaka faces Nakago in Morioka
- Ep. 43 · Yui locks Miaka away and Tatara confronts Miboshi to retrieve the Byakko relic