Chapter 36: For There to Be A Rainbow

The question and answer period marked the final challenge and it opened with what was the meaning of the box. Aki said that the beat up box would mean nothing until they won. Takashi told the story of Pandora's Box and said even with the evils, there would always be Hope that would keep him with Chiharu. Sakura said that the box meant not to judge things by appearances, as she showed everyone the beauty inside. She told everyone about how she looked inside Syaoran and ended up with a dependable friend. Sakura kept the music box as Syaoran told her his greatest treasure wouldn't fit in it.

When the guys were asked what they liked best about the girls, Aki said beauty and Takashi said honesty. Syaoran said he didn't know, as he loved so much already that there was no real reason. The next tricky question was how they met, and Sakura and Syaoran were indecisive on three-years old, classmates, or in a dream. Erika said Aki saved her from a basketball when in truth he hit her. Takashi told everyone Chiharu saved him from bullies in kindergarten and after getting to know her, he proposed and kissed her. When asked about the fates, Syaoran and Sakura stated they wanted to be in control of their lives.

During the break, Sakura was furious when she overheard that Erika targeted The Wolf at Takashi and Chiharu so she could win, and learned that she stole the embroidery too. Afterwards, a judge spoke in riddles, forcing the contestants to answer to keep them in until Syaoran chased it away. The final question was why they entered the competition. Chiharu said she wanted them to be closer and Takashi explained how it would be a chance for his mother to see that he is happy with Chiharu. He smiled at a teary woman, who smiled back. Sakura gave up her chance of winning as she revealed she and Syaoran were not a couple, and entered for the money. Erika admitted defeat and walked away from the prize. Takashi and Chiharu won.

That night was the yacht party, and Syaoran stopped the boat from sinking while he and Sakura faced Riddle. They learned that they must outsmart it to seal it. When Tomoyo and Miho came along, Riddle talked about Miho's brother, and made her want to know more. Sakura and Syaoran mended the hole once Riddle left with a warning about waves.

The next day, Sakura faced The Wave on her own, as Wave took Syaoran's power. Meanwhile, Eron (who had been quiet ever since overhearing what Sakura knew) lost control of the force when he tried to remove the enchanted necklace as his ancestors injured him. Sakura never sealed the force. After the rain, Sakura made a rainbow as she told Miho that they need to struggle first before everything could be all right. Sakura got Syaoran to promise her that he'll enter the contest with her next year, and they kept Wolfie-chan.

New Trials Timeline: August during ninth grade

Chapter released on October 1st, 2001