Ep. 40: Miaka confronts Tomo’s illusions while Amiboshi fights for freedom and Yui’s memory
Miaka remains confused by the four gods’ constellations until Tomo invites her to study. Tamahome’s master frees him from a cliff-induced illusion. At the library, Miaka recalls a past event with Yui and an old book, but Tomo distracts her with cake and a kiss. When intimacy begins, Miaka remembers the library incident and breaks the illusion, though she stays trapped. Tomo drains his life force to maintain the trap, allowing Amiboshi to escape. Amiboshi empowers Miaka with his flute, enabling her to stab Tomo with a lucky pencil. The shell Shin shatters, freeing Miaka. Amiboshi defends her but falls to Suboshi, who kills Tomo. Amiboshi offers forgetfulness leaves for peace, but Suboshi rejects them, claiming love for Yui, and attacks Miaka using the same method he believes killed her.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 44 · Miboshi possesses Chiriko while Yui summons Seiryuu with Nakago