Now that Tamahome is back to his own self, Miaka can summon Suzaku with all the warriors. Tasuki and Tamahome begin their friendship by loud bickering. Nuriko has asked Miaka to ask Suzaku to grant her wish, but her mind is somewhere else. She still needs to talk to Hotohori because of that passionate kiss she had with him. Tamahome told Miaka that the only wish he wants is to be with Miaka. Hotohori then explains to Miaka that she is only granted three wishes and she must think carefully about them. As preparations begin, Nakago assures Lady Yui that the Priestess will not summon Suzaku, for there is a trap set for them. Miaka continued to prepare for the ceremony to summon Suzaku, unaware of the Kutou plot in motion against them, while a mysterious boy is headed to where Miaka is.
朱雀七星士がそろい、朱雀の四神天地書も取り戻した美朱たち。宮廷ではいよいよ朱雀召喚の儀式を行うための準備が始まった。唯や鬼宿とのことを考えながらも、星宿の想いにいまだ返事をしていないことに気づく美朱は、儀式を行う前に彼のもとを訪ねる。鬼宿を愛する美朱と、そんな彼女を思い続けた星宿。互いの心に整理をつけ、美朱たちは儀式へと望むのであった。一方で、唯のもとにも青龍七星士が集い、心宿の企みが動き出すのであった。
