CAST:
Miakaede: Kaede Rukawa (Miaka)
Tamakira: Akira Sendoh (Tamahome)
Hotosashi: Hisashi Mitsui (Hotohori)
Nurikenji: Kenji Fujima (Nuriko)
Chirikoshino: Hiroaki Koshino (Chiriko)
Chichitoru: Toru Hanagata (Chichiru)
Mitsugami: Ryoji Ikegami (Mitsukake)
Taskuragi: Hanamichi Sakuragi (Taski)
Yohei Mito (Reader)
Tetsuo (Reader)
Makigo: Shinichi Maki (Nakago)
Kiyuita: Kiyota Nobunaga (Yui)
Soi-ichiro: Soichiro Jin (Soi)
Miyaboshi: Ryota Miyagi (Amiboshi)
Moroboshi: Dai Morohoshi (Suboshi)
Tomoichi: Hikoichi Aida (Tomo)
PART VII
The meeting ended and they were now in a great feast wherein the Presentation of The Lady was held. The ladies dressed Kiyota in very smooth blue and turquoise robes and they placed jewels of ruby and emerald on his dark braided hair making him look like a young emperor or an empress.
He didn't like the way it went; Soi-ichiro was sitting very close to Makigo and the latter was obviously very fond of her or rather him as it was in the series, Fushigi Yuugi.
This Kiyota could bear no longer so he decided to spend a few more hours along the great garden without company. But as he reached the red pavilion, he knew that he was no longer alone for there sat Lord Makigo nephew of the ruling emperor, apparently alone. He motioned to him as if he needed company, Kiyota didn't hesitate and he hurried towards him and sat by his side.
"My Lord how come you're out here not in the feast entertaining guests?" Kiyota asked him in a decent manner.
"My lady, I need fresh air, it is long since I felt the cold breeze from the east." Makigo answered smiling at him, which made Kiyota's knees tremble. Kiyota was speechless for he couldn't believe that at the first day they met, he already had the chance to be alone with his beloved. Makigo went on,
"Where did you come from, my dear? Surely this is the first time you've been here?" he asked.
"Kanagawa, and I think from a different time, you get it don't you?" Kiyota said in a semi-anxious manner as Makigo laughed blithely,
"Then we live in the same place for this ground you stand on is not beyond the boundaries of Kanagawa," he answered but went on, "Tell me about your kin, your folks for instance,"
"I was raised by a political family, my dad's one and so are my mom's parents. My father's folks, however, were landlords though most of their ancestors were politicians too. And my sister's keen at politics as well, she dreams to be a governor someday." Kiyota answered, but even as he said this, it seemed to be of little worth compared to Makigo's dignity and nobility. But Makigo held his hand and said,
"Then we are alike in a way for I am also born of the same kind as yours, or at least my mother was." He still didn't let go of his hand, Kiyota was now scarlet but it wasn't obvious because it was too dark to notice.
"My fair lady, do you want me to walk you in the gardens?" Makigo suddenly offered.
"Yes, please do so," Kiyota said being able to hide his bliss.
And together they strode upon the green grasses, Kiyota's arm wrapped around his. Makigo told him tales of fantasies and legends that he appreciated in a way; he also spoke of his kin, his great lineage, for instance. This made Kiyota desire him even more greatly. The night grew darker and colder, Kiyota's spines shivered and he suggested to Makigo that they should go inside but the latter had a better idea; he asked one of the maiden servants to bring him the most beautiful of his mom's mantle and it was handed to him. He gently wrapped the red and gold mantle around Kiyota's shoulder as the latter thanked him. Cold was the air but the heat in Kiyota's cheeks is burning, sending warmth all over his body.
"My lady, do you wish to stay here? This land, everything here seems to be new to you, I hope you won't find it hard to make yourself comfortable."
"I do, if it is your wish. I wish to be near you-I mean-I suppose this is a great, er, place, yeah that's it." Kiyota said trying to hide his glee. But Makigo seemed to have understood what he really meant. Makigo looked at Kiyota, his eyes sparkling. Kiyota's knees were feeling weak. Makigo smiled at him kindly, for Kiyota, it was a moment of glory. But then, Soi-ichiro appeared from nowhere,
"I'm sorry to disturb you, my Lord, my lady," Soi-ichiro said, looking at them, Kiyota looked away, "A message has come from the emperor and he asks of your attendance, now." He continued, looking weary.
"What does it concern, my lady?" Makigo asked.
Soi-chiro was looking more worried, "His illness has gone worse…" he said.
Makigo looked down, he was as weary as Soi-ichiro, "Prepare a carriage."
"I already have, my lord."
Makigo then turned to Kiyota and said, "I am sorry that this has to take place now, we can have a walk some other time. For now I have to leave, I shall be back soon." He truly looked sorry. He held Kiyota's hand and kissed it, which made Kiyota's stomach do flip-flops. Kiyota managed to give him a simple bow.
Makigo turned to go. Soi-ichiro couldn't hide his uneasiness. Kiyota saw Makigo placed his arm around Soi-ichiro's shoulder, which made him kick the bushes.
TBC