A flashback when Miaka and Tamahome were 10 years old.
"Miaka hurry up! We are going to miss the ferris wheel ride," said Tamahome.
"Ok Ok, I'm coming," said Miaka.
On the ferris wheel
"Umm... Miaka… I like you a lot. I know that we are just kids, but I can't stop thinking about you. When I don't see you, I am sad and when I do see you, I can't breathe," said Tamahome.
"Tamahome, I have been waiting my whole life for you to say those words. I love you too," said Miaka.
They hugged each other and suddenly there were fireworks. It was so beautiful. Then, Tamahome got on his knees and took out a ring made out of grass. He said, "Will you marry me, Miaka? This is just a fake ring, but when we are older, I promise I will buy you a real one." "Of course, I will marry you." They laid their lips on each other for their first time and it felt like time just stopped.
Back to reality
"Miaka, Hey!" said Tamahome nervously.
"Hey, Tamahome! How are you doing?" said Miaka.
"Umm…Do you remember the other day, I was telling you about my childhood friend," said Tamahome.
"Yeah," said Miaka.
"Umm…I remember that it was you. Do you remember…the…ferris wheel," said Tamahome.
"Yeah…I…had a dream about you last night, I felt like I was there again," said Miaka.
"Umm…So…Do you still like me now?"
"Umm…I know that I liked you in the past, but right now, I like someone else. I am very grateful that you helped me with Hotohori and offering me a home, but…I just need to be by myself now," said Miaka.
"Okay. Maybe, you just need time. I'll wait for you, Miaka, I promise!"
The truth was that Miaka didn't like anyone else. She really liked Tamahome, but she didn't want a boy to get in her way of her studies. She thought to herself that if Tamahome really liked her, then he would wait for her.