The battle with Tenkou comes to a climax as he moves to invade the real world. At the same time Taka decides that he will always protect Miaka, even if it means facing his greatest opponent - himself as Tamahome. The Suzaku warriors fight bravely, but Tenkou's powers are daunting. When all seems lost, true love holds the key to saving the world.
Tasuki's behavior towards Miaka was influence by one of Tenkou's underlings, who happens to be Hikou, the friend that Chichiri claims to have killed. Now Chichiri must face down his past demons to save not only Miaka's life, but Miaka's world as well. Taka tries to find a way to help, even without Tamahome's powers.
It is a well known fact that Tasuki does not like girls. However Miaka has become the exception to the rule as Tasuki finds himself increasingly drawn to her! Meanwhile, Taka deals with the fact that he may disappear because Tenko destroyed the jewels that had been found.
With three jewels of memory found, Maka and Taka find the fourth in the possession of Nuriko's older brother, Rokou. However Rokou hasn't fully come to grips with the death of his brother and refuses to help the Suzaku Seven in their quest. Matters become complicated when Taka's body becomes possessed with a demon in his blood. To save Taka, Rokou must put Nuriko's death behind him, but is he ready to?
To be reborn in Miaka's world, Tamahome's memories were sealed into small jewels. Finding these jewels is important - without them Taka will cease to exist! However the Suzaku Seven are not the only ones searching for the jewels and the race is on. The warriors start their search at the palace in Konan, where Houki and her son Boushin are silent in their greif for Hotohori. Taka resolves to help them, no matter what.
Life in high school has become a normal routine for Miaka. Tamahome, now known as Taka, attends a local college and the couple is happy. However the new transfer student in Miaka's class is familiar with the Universe of the Four Gods, and plots for their demise. Having Miaka thrown from the roof of the school seemed the perfect plan, but Taka leaps to her rescue and the pair lands back in Konan! Now Miaka must teach Taka to survive in the world of the book as they search for an unknown enemy.
