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We shall never know what Nousatsu's chosen wish was. And we shall never
know if she shared the same feelings for Tasuki as he did for her. It
is not known why she didn't even try to save her own life as the Beast
God Suzaku began to consume her. But this is known:

The day after Nousatsu sacrificed her life to have Suzaku grant her
three wishes, Hotohori found a strange book in his library. The cover
read:

"The Universe of the Two Worlds"

When Hotohori opened the book, the first page said this:

"This is the book of the Universe of the Two Worlds. Whosoever opens it
may use it, to step through one world to the next. The book is a spell,
and as soon as the first page is turned, the spell is conjured. Anyone
may use this book, as many times as they wish. It is a book of great
power, so it should be protected, and used only for the benefit of the
good."

Hotohori turned the first page. A silver light came out of the book,
and when it disappeared...

"Hotohori!"

Hotohori was in shock. "Miaka...?"

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