Disclaimer: Me? I am so beautiful that I only could be drawn by Yuu Watase! Who else? (Nuriko)

Umm…it's a long time…but I got two chapters uploaded! Hopefully…

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"Taka…do you still have your skills? Your Suzaku Seven skills, I mean…"

"I've done my part as a Suzaku Warrior already, so, sorry, Yui, my skills have depleted. I cannot even make my sign flare up again…"

Yui gestured to the eyes on her. "I am feeling nervous with all the people looking at me like that…usually it's Tetsuya who saves me from this, but now…"

Taka knew Tetsuya well enough to know what he did to turn away spectators on his girlfriend. "He only told everyone that you are his girlfriend, Yui," Taka laughed, "And then he kisses you. That is not saving…"

A mischievous boy slapped her on her butt. She gasped and hopped over to Taka, hugging him tightly. She turned to the boy. "Stop that! I am already taken! And I am not a prostitute!"

Taka pushed Yui away. "I couldn't breathe just a moment ago…" he gasped, gulping the air ravenously. "What's the big idea?" he asked, turning to Yui. He then saw the number of people ogling Tetsuya's girl. "Wow, this is getting serious…"

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Keisuke woke Nuriko up gently. "Your medicine."

Nuriko shook her head. "That thing's bitter! I want something sweet!" she pouted. "And I think Miboshi looks horrendous in women's clothing. Later, I want to change. And if I ever saw that monster with my body again, I will clobber him!"

"He does not need that, Nuriko. He is now suffering in Taisukun's palace, so spare him that extra pain, could you? You are also certainly not in the condition to beat him senseless either. Also, that body you will be clobbering is yours in the first place, so why ruin your good looks?" a cold voice came.

Nuriko recognized it. "Nakago?"

Keisuke turned to see the one who had tortured his sister the first time she went into the book. "Nakago?"

The blonde ex-general of Kutou bowed low. He tilted his head upwards. "Nakago, yes, I am. Am I right in guessing that you are the esteemed Suzaku no Miko's brother? Pity, I had expected my number one enemy to appear here instead. I want to ki-blast him dead."

"You monster!" Keisuke bit out.

Nuriko held his hand urgently. "Nakago is better now. It's just talk, honest. Keisuke, don't be rash!"

Keisuke. Nuriko did not call him Onii-chan. The situation must be serious and dangerous. Keisuke sighed and turned away from Nakago. "Okay…I shall trust Nuriko. I will not pick a fight with you. Not like I could, anyway. But do not talk about killing Taka. It makes me flare."

Nakago smirked. "So, the Miko's brother hates me just as much."

Keisuke did not want to add "Ashitare did not like you too" to the conversation, so he concentrated on shoving the medicine into Nuriko's mouth. Nuriko nearly gagged, but dutifully swallowed the medicine. "Slower."

"What, Nakago?" Keisuke snapped.

"Feed her slowly. No wonder you are not married yet."

Keisuke looked at the patient. Brown herbal liquid trailed down the side of her lips, dripping onto the bed. Even though it is Miboshi looking at him, Keisuke could imagine Nuriko, lying on the bed, sadly taking in the medicine. If it were really Miboshi, he did not give a damn. "Oh, sorry…"

Nuriko shook her head and opened her mouth. "No one had ever fed me like this before, except my parents in this and last life. I don't mind."

Keisuke was astonished. She was never fed by anyone else in her whole life, not even by her siblings? She must be really deprived of love. He pushed the bowl to Nakago. "You had more knowledge of feeding women. Go feed her yourself. I need to take a breather."

He went out to the forest, stepped into a clearing and sat on a rock. He cried. "Miaka, is this how you felt when suddenly your life was turned upside down by pain? By humiliation? By pity? I understand. I finally understand your pain, why you always cried. You are a selfish brat, but you can feel, couldn't you? Where are you, Miaka? I need you to be here! I want to know that there is someone who I can really take care of!" he yelled at the moon.

He fell asleep on his knees, feeling cold and alone.

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Miaka sat on her bed. She was jolted awake by a faint yelling. It slowly disappeared and she strained to hear it. "Keisuke? Keisuke! Are you calling me?"

She made her way to the window. "Keisuke, I am here!"

"Miaka?"

"Taisukun. I can feel my brother. He needs me."

"He is safe."

Silence reigned for a minute, broken only by the Nyan Nyans in the next room. They were fighting for work. Typical Nyan Nyans.

"Taisukun, can you show me what Taka is doing now?" Miaka asked hesitantly. Taisukun wore a face of shock.

"What for?"

"I miss him. I have to see him safe with my very own eyes."

Taisukun brought out a mirror from her sleeve. "My soul-exchanging mirror had shattered. But this…I kept it extra safe."

She handed it to Miaka. "Don't break it."

Miaka nodded. Taisukun floated out of the door, pausing only to tell her how to use the mirror, before disappearing.

"Take me to Taka and Yui. Later, take me to Keisuke."

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It really was getting out of hand. One stranger took Yui and forcefully kissed her on the lips. "Hey!" Taka shouted. "Don't touch her!" It had to stop. No one wants a repeat performance of the rape scene that happened in the Universe of the Four Gods. To Yui, no less.

"Oh yeah? What do you want to do about it? She is not even your girlfriend!"

Taka was furious. "Of course she is!" he yelled, snatching Yui's hand. Taking her face between his two hands, he muttered an apology before kissing her gently on the lips.

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Tears fell.

She had nearly dropped the mirror in shock. She could not hear what he said in the mirror, but that one action is enough. "Turn to Keisuke, mirror. I don't want to see them making out."

As their image was erased, she silently wished them happiness together. "Yui, you did not really let him go, did you? Never mind. I am happy here. When I cured Hikari, I will hide in one faraway place. I will not come between both of you."

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"Thank you, Taka. They are all gone now."

"Yeah, and you have brought so many customers here we can go without owing that creepy Tenkou a cent!"

"Yeah, money makes the world go round! What about Miaka! You have to get back to her!" Yui scolded, pushing Taka to a jewellery store. "You don't expect to leave her there alone, do you?"

"Fine! Excuse me, could you make a ring exactly like the one my wife gave you some time ago? You see, the middle was made of ruby…"

"You should have done this earlier!" Yui scolded. She smiled. Miaka would be very happy that they are finally making progress.