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1 Translation by Tasuki no Miko.

• (Miaka):Huff Huff Huff

• (Hotohori):...Miaka...it hurts this much?...

• (Tamahome):...I'm sorry. It happened while she was with me

• KI
• (Hotohori):...Tamahome! What happened in the city!? Whether I punish you or not depends on the reason for this!!

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• (Miaka):I love you!
• (Tamahome):I...I just helped her when some punks picked a quarrel with her...

• (Hotohori):......

• (Doctor):Your Majesty, as you see Miko is very weak
• (Doctor):She's extremely stressed and fatigued...She's worn out both physically and spiritually

• (Doctor):It doesn't seem like something that has started just now...She is a strong girl but her spirit
• (Hotohori):Are you saying you can't cure her!? Then what should we do?...
• (Miaka):...om...

• (Miaka):Mo...m
• (Miaka):...Onii...cha...

Page 219

1 Translation by Tasuki no Miko.

• (Tamahome):Ah...Miaka...your home...your world

• (Hotohori):...You want to return to them...?!

• Gyu

• (Hotohori):I want to talk to you all
• SU
• (Tamahome):Y-yes!

• (Miaka):Yui...chan...

• (Miaka):...Haagen Daaz...Koji Corner oreiyu....
• (Miaka):Morozov cheesecake, Lotteria teriyaki burger...I want to eat you...
• (Nuriko):...Uh

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• (Hotohori):......Is there anything we can do?...If we don't do something, Miaka will get weaker

• (Nuriko):If that's the case, shouldn't we send her back to her world?
• Flatly

• (Hotohori):...You're right...
• (Hotohori):But how do we find the way back to the other world?...

• (Hotohori):AH
• (Hotohori):...Taiitsukun...

• (Hotohori):The one who gave us "The Universe of the Four Gods", Taiitsukun, would probably know how to send Miaka back to the other world!

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• (Hotohori):Bring "The Universe of the Four Gods" here!
• Fu

• (Miaka):...Huh? Translation by Tasuki no Miko.
• (Miaka):...I feel dizzy... For your personal enjoyment ONLY!

• (Miaka):Ah Reposting or any other public use of this translation...

• (Miaka):I love you!
• (Tamahome):...Sorry, but I don't have those feelings for you
• (Miaka):...That's right, I told Tamahome...

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• (Miaka):...How stupid of me. Thinking I could be with a character in a book
• (Miaka):...And just when I realize I love him, I lose him

• (Miaka):How can I face Tamahome now?
• (Hotohori):...Miaka

• (Miaka):...Hotohori

• (Hotohori):...Are you alright?
• (Miaka):Sniff Sniff Uh-huh, a bit tired though

• (Hotohori):...Don't worry...I've found a way for you to return to your world

Page 223

1 Translation by Tasuki no Miko.

• (Miaka):Really!?
• (Hotohori):Yes. We will go to Taiitsukun's place. Only Miko and her Seishi can get to Mt. Taikyoku by their powers

• (Hotohori):It's a bit far but Tamahome, Nuriko, and I will take you there
• (Miaka):B...but this country will be in trouble if I'm not here, won't it?! I have to find the 7...

• (Hotohori):...It's alright. Right now, you must take care of yourself

• (Hotohori):I'm sorry I've asked too much of you...
• Doki...
• (Hotohori):But promise me something. After you go home and get well...please come back

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• (Hotohori):For this country...and for me
• (Miaka):Hotohori...
• Dokun Dokun Dokun
• (Miaka):He really worries about me...

• (Miaka):That's right. Going home...will let me forget about Tamahome

• (Miaka):But for now...I have to apologize to Tamahome
• (Miaka):Tell him I'm sorry for saying such bothersome things

Page 225

1 Translation by Tasuki no Miko.

• GONG
• (Tamahome):Ung

• (Nuriko):What's with the sad face?!!
• (Nuriko):Ah, you idiot
• (Nuriko):It's your own fault for dumping Miaka after all!!

• (Tamahome):Shuddup. It's none of your business
• (Nuriko):It very much is

• (Nuriko):If it keeps up like this the Emperor won't make me his!!
• (Nuriko):Alright!? You'll apologize to Miaka while we're on the trip!! Then the Emperor will be mine!! It's the perfect plan
• (Tamahome):You're selfish, aren't you?

• (Nuriko):If you're a man then take responsibility for hurting her!!
• BISHI
• (Nuriko):You're JEALOUS of the Emperor, what a shame!!

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• (Tamahome):Shuddup. I don't care what you say, I'm not apologizing. Wh-who-who's jealous?
• (Nuriko):...Bull's eye

• 3 days later
• Dota Bata Rustle Rustle

• (Vassal):Is it really wise to go with them?
• (Hotohori):Now, now, I am just taking a tour*
• *The Emperor going around to all the provinces

• (Vassal):But Your Majesty, even dressed simply you are overflowing with nobility
• (Hotohori):Ha ha ha ha Oh you
• (Hotohori):Even though it's true, you flatter me

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• (Miaka):He'd be better off if he wasn't so narcissistic

• DOKII Translation by Tasuki no Miko.
• (Arrow):Packing For your personal enjoyment ONLY!

• (Watase):Ah, how childish

• (Miaka):I still can't face him
• Sulk Reposting or any other public use of this translation...
• (Nuriko):Ar------gh, how frustrating

• Creak... ...without Tasuki no Miko's permission is an act of web theft.

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• KA
• (Word Balloon):Disguised until they leave the city
• (Hotohori):Take care of the castle in my absence
• (Vassal):As you wish

• (Miaka):This is the first time I've ridden a horse! I've ridden my brother's bike though
• (Hotohori):Is that so?...But I'm glad you seem able to walk now
• (Miaka):Uh...uh-huh, I'm sorry I worried you!

• (Miaka):Actually, my fever hasn't gone down but
• THROB THROB SPIN SPIN

Page 229

1 Translation by Tasuki no Miko.

• (Miaka):....

• (Miaka):Th-this is awkward
• Clomp Clomp
• (Tamahome):We need to make conversation...

• (Miaka):I have to fix this
• (Miaka):"I bought this stick <spelled sutekki in Japanese> today" "It's sutekki------- <wonderful>"

• Clomp Clomp Clomp
• (Tamahome):Ah--------

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• (?):...The sun has completely set. Guess we'll set up camp here for today. What else can we do?

• Ga--------

• (Watase):Unfortified

• Huff Huff
• (Miaka):...I think...my fever has gotten worse. I guess I over did it...

• POP
• (Nuriko):Miaka

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1 Translation by Tasuki no Miko.

• (Nuriko):It hurts, doesn't it?! I'll tell you something good though
• Whisper Whisper
• (Nuriko):There's a spring deep in this forest!
• (Miaka):A spring?

• (Nuriko):Right! I've heard it has healing powers!
• (Nuriko):Why don't you go in it? It might make you feel a little better!

• (Miaka):OK! Thanks! Don't tell Tamahome!

• Suka-----

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• GASHI

• DRAG DRAG DRAG DRAG
• BONK
• (Tamahome):Ah
• BANG
• (Tamahome):Eee
• BONK
• (Tamahome):Oof

• (Tamahome):WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING---?!!
• DRIP DRIP
• (Nuriko):A message from Miaka! "I'll be waiting for you at the spring deep in the forest"!

• (Tamahome):Wh-why me?!!
• (Nuriko):If you're a man then you wouldn't insult a woman! Bye now!

• (Tamahome):....

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• (Miaka):Ah!! Translation by Tasuki no Miko.
• (Miaka):There it is!! For your personal enjoyment ONLY!

• (Miaka):Good...now I won't have to worry everyone anymore. Anything's possible inside a book

• Bubble Bubble...

• Spin ...without Tasuki no Miko's permission is an act of web theft.

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• (Keisuke):What's wrong? Are you OK Yui-chan?!
• (Yui):...I'm OK...Awhile ago I started feeling lightheaded

• (Keisuke):Leave Miaka to us
• (Keisuke):You better go home now. Besides, it's that important time before the exams

• (Keisuke):The library closed long ago
• (Keisuke):So I'll go look somewhere else

• Huff Huff
• (Yui):...No! I'm Miaka's friend! I can't go home until she's found!

• (Word Balloon):Yotto
• Rustle

Page 235

1 Translation by Tasuki no Miko.

• Su For your personal enjoyment ONLY!

• (Yui):...All of a sudden I feel fine
• (Yui):It can't be...! Weird, like the blood and the water
• Splish... Reposting or any other public use of this translation...

• Bubble Bubble
• (Miaka):It's warm, like a hot spring. I already feel a bit better
• (Miaka):If I~ go on a trip~ Ben Ben

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• (Tamahome):Grumble Grumble
• (Tamahome):...I'm not actually going cause Miaka asked me to, I'm just bored...

• (Miaka):KYA-------

• SPLASH SPLASH
• (Miaka):No, don't get near me!!

• SU-------------

• SPLASH SPLASH
• (Miaka):S...somebody...

Page 237

1 Translation by Tasuki no Miko.

• ZA ZA--------
• (Tamahome):What's wrong Miaka?!!
• ZA

• (Miaka):A huge serpent...

• Swish

• (Tamahome):Get out Miaka-------!!
• (Tamahome):HAYAAAAA

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• KER------PLASH

• Bubble Bubble

• SHI----------N
• (Miaka):Ta...Tamahome...

• (Miaka):Tamahome!?
• (Miaka):Tamahome!?

• (Miaka):He...he can't be dead...
• (Miaka):Be...because of me...

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• (Miaka):WAA---------H
• (Miaka):Tamahome was eaten by a serpent----------!! He's being digested right about now-----
• ZABAA
• (Tamahome):Don't bury me yet!!

• (Miaka):Ta...Tamahome?

• (Tamahome):How is this a serpent? Hm?
• Pat
• (Tamahome):It's just a swollen log that was floating!

• (Miaka):WHA-----T?!! Translation by Tasuki no Miko.
• (Miaka):AH HA HA HA For your personal enjoyment ONLY!
• Pat
• (Tamahome):Don't give me Ah ha ha ha...

• (Tamahome):...... ...without Tasuki no Miko's permission is an act of web theft.
• Hata

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• (Miaka):Ee----k You saw me naked!
• (Tamahome):N-n-no I didn't!! Just a little
• (Watase):Liar

• Shi------------n

• (Miaka):...This is your chance
• DOKI DOKI DOKI
• (Miaka):Apologize Miaka! Say you're sorry for telling him "I love you"
• DOKI DOKI DOKI DOKI

• (Miaka):Tell him it was a joke!
• (Miaka):I'm sor...
• (Tamahome):I'M SORRY

Page 241

1 Translation by Tasuki no Miko.

• (Tamahome):Back then...it was wrong of me to say what I did
• (Tamahome):It was the first time a woman said she loved me

• (Tamahome):I thought "It can't be". I didn't know how to answer
• (Tamahome):For 17 years I've only had money on my mind...It's still that way!

• ZABA ...without Tasuki no Miko's permission is an act of web theft.

• (Tamahome):But I'll take you to Taiitsukun's place!
• (Tamahome):So hurry up and get well!

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• (Miaka):Tamahome...

• CRACK CRACK

• THUD

• (Miaka):Nu-Nuriko!?
• (Nuriko):Damn. I thought he'd go after her for sure. This is what you get with an inexperenced man

• (Miaka):...It can't be. AH--------

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• (Miaka):You tricked me!! Translation by Tasuki no Miko.
• (Nuriko):Oh-------- ho ho. But you believe people so easily!

• GRAB For your personal enjoyment ONLY!
• (Miaka):Thank you!!

• (Nuriko):Le...let go of me!!
• Bata Bata Reposting or any other public use of this translation...
• (Miaka):But!

• (Miaka):Thank god...Tamahome doesn't hate me!
• Cling

• PARA ...without Tasuki no Miko's permission is an act of web theft.
• (Miaka):Gasp

Page 244

1 Translation by Tasuki no Miko.

• (Miaka):A...A

• (Miaka):A MAN!!

• (Nuriko):Ho
• Shin-----------n
• (Nuriko):Ho ho ho

• (Watase):Wh-what's with this manga?

• (Nuriko):You found me out!!
• (Nuriko):I'm a man!! So what about it!?
• GO-----NG
• (Miaka):So then, you're GAY...

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• (Miaka):Though you're a man, you love Hotohori!! And you kissed Tamahome
• (Nuriko):I put aside my manhood for the sake of love!!

• (Miaka):Ah...I've got a headache. Tamahome will be shocked
• (Nuriko):I'll prove love can exceed gender. And the Emperor looks feminine so don't you think we'd make a good couple, Miaka? Hey, are you listening?
• (Miaka):I...wonder if I'll be able to make it to Taiitsukun's place safely...

• (Taiitsukun):Heh heh
• (Taiitsukun):...Suzaku no Miko, huh?
• (Taiitsukun):...Interesting...You should worry about arriving at my place safely