In the library, Yui reads on about Miaka becoming the Miko.
Back in the book, Miaka is dreaming that her brother is calling her name. She grabs his hand and begs him to take her back to her world, but realizes that it is Tamahome that she is talking to.
Tamahome says that she seems depressed and that the Emperor is worried about her.
Back in another room, Hotohori admires himself in a mirror and says that he is so beautiful, it's scary. Tamahome informs Miaka that she is big news all around Konan. He also says that he can live in the palace now that the Miko has appeared.
Miaka goes on about how she wants fresh underwear, and Tamahome embraces her and says it's okay to cry. Miaka is surprised, yet content in the arms of Tamahome. He says that if she needed a brother, that he could be one to her. Tamahome then says that the power of Suzaku could return Miaka home. Excited about this idea, she runs off to talk to the Emperor. As she approaches him, she falls straight down, landing on her face.
She asks how to get the power of Suzaku. Hotohori takes out a scroll that was given to the first emperor, Lord Taiso, called "The Universe Of Four Gods". He explains that the four Gods are 28 constellations, which are divided by East, West, South, and North, each having 7 constellations. In the southern sky is Suzaku, and it's 7 constellations (guardians/protectors) are named Chichiri, Tamahome, Nuriko, Hotohori, Chiriko, Tasuki, and Mitsukake.
Hotohori reveals a character on his neck and says he is Hotohori, the sea snake. Tamahome is the crab. (lol) They realize that they need to find the other 5 seishi to get the power of Suzaku.
The best men are assembled to see if any of them are seishi. Tamahome decides to test them, but just winds up beating the crap out of them.
Nearby, 2 women are watching what is going on. One of the women, Lady Korin, observes that the Miko is close to the Emperor. She also observes Tamahome.
Miaka insults the men to get them angry, cause she believes that a strong man will never attack a girl. Unfortunitly, after going to far by calling them Won-Ton guys, all the men get pissed and run after her. One of the men throws a hammer, which hits a structure causing it to collapse on Miaka. Tamahome runs to save her.
As Yui is reading, blood appears on her leg. She realizes that whatever happens to Miaka, happens to her as well.
All the men are knocked out, so Hotohori attempts to take the debris away to rescue Tamahome and Miaka. Lady Korin appears and says to let her take care of everything.
Tamahome struggles to hold up the structure from crushing Miaka, but is getting weaker. Miaka looks at Tamahome worringly and he says "I'll protect you no matter what!" When Tamahome is about it pass out, Lady Korin simply lifts the huge pieces of debris and throws them behind her and save Miaka and Tamahome.
As they get their wounds tended to, Hotohori commends Tamahome on how he protected her. Miaka doesn't understand why he risked his life for her and scolds him. All he says is "I do what I want to. Sooner or later, you'll have to reward me Miaka." Miaka thinks to herself, 'Did he save me because I am the Priestess? Or is it because...?'
Hotohori notices a character on Lady Korin's chest. She reveals that she is Nuriko. Excited they have found the 3rd one, Miaka greets Nuriko, who snubs her and goes over to Tamahome. She says that she wanted to help HIM and kisses him. (*rawr*)
In her room, Miaka washes her clothes and wonders why Nuriko kissed Tamahome. (Jealous, neh?) She realizes that she has to get along with Nuriko in order to summon Suzaku.
Miaka takes off her bra to wash it, and Tamahome happens to walk at the same time!!! Turns out he's running away from Nuriko, who then comes in and drags Tamahome off with her.
To get her respect, Miaka decides to become Nuriko's personal maid. Nuriko, who is major jerk to Miaka the whole time, orders her to do her hair and clean her floor. To make matters worse, she is all over Tamahome, which makes Miaka Jealous and mad.
Tamahome sees Nuriko throwing a table on Miaka and yells "Quit picking on Miaka!" Nuriko gets all hurt and says "You hate me? You like that girl more than you like me!" Tamhome says that "I didn't mean I hated you." Nuriko gets all happy and hugs him. Miaka looks and gets jealous...she threw the table but hit Tamahome.
Miaka sat outside later that evening, asking herself if Tamahome really loved Nuriko. Tamahome comes in the scene, eh....dragging himself in the scene...Miaka asks Tamhome if he loved Nuriko and he answered, "No we just met today, besides shes not my type." Miaka feels a little better and as he was about to leave, Miaka tried to run up to him but fell. He got worried about her wound and started to tend it.His eyes brightened with concern and told her to hold still as he wrapped her leg in bandages.