Recap: You, Tamahome and Nuriko went to the town and Miaka decides to follow you in a crappy disguise. Nuriko "Saya-chan, Tama-chan look she thinks she's wearing a disguise." You "Just let her be." Tamahome at the top of the conveniently placed stairs and claims he can sell something that belongs to the priestess of Suzaku. He then holds up three pieces of gum and says "Three sliver riyo's each."
Story:
Somebody said the he is lying and it which pisses of Nuriko and you as well. Nuriko "You are calling my friend a liar?" You "Relax Korin." Miaka then takes off her cloak and says "His not lying I gave him that gum." You had an anime sweatdrop and then there was chaos. Miaka and Tamahome both manage to escape the crowd and you along with Nuriko follow them. After a few minutes of running they got surrounded by a bunch of men which to you looked a lot like slave traders. They have a conversation and from their action you concluded that they wanted Miaka but Tamahome refused their offer. Tamahome beats the crap out of them and Miaka and Tamahome had a conversation. The only part that you heard was Miaka… "It's because I love you!" Tamahome "I'm sorry but I don't feel the same way about you." He turns around to leave as Miaka faints. You run to Miaka and realize that she has a fever so you smacked Tamahome on the head. You "Why can't you just admit your feelings for her?"… Later that day at the emperor's palace. Hotohori "What happened to her?" Tamahome "We were attacked by slave traders but I managed to beat them up." Doctor "Your majesty the priestess has a high fever." You stated darkly "I already knew that." The doctor left the room quickly out of fear while the other looked at you weirdly 0_o. Nuriko "She is not used to this life style." You "Guys she really wants to go home." Tamahome "To be with her mother and her brother." In Hotohori's room. You "So how do we get her home?" Hotohori "Let's go to Mt. Taikyoko and ask for Tait-skun's help!" Tamahome and Nuriko "That's right! Of course the creator of this world can help us." You went to Miaka's room to tell her the news. You "Miaka we found a way to bring you home." Disregarding the sinking feeling that you have some connection with Tait-skun. Miaka "Really? That's great." Hotohori "We're taking you to meet Tait-skun. Please promise me that you'll return." Then he gives her a hug while you left the room you heard the conversation between Tamahome and Nuriko. Nuriko leaves as you went to Tamahome. You "Don't tell me that you're not sure of your feelings for Miaka?" Tamahome "I know that I love her but I can't actually compete with an emperor now can I?" You "Think about it this way since Miaka already admitted her feelings for you there is no need for a competition." With that you leave. The next day everything was already packed for the trip. You and Nuriko both noticed the awkwardness of Tamahome and Miaka's behavior. You and Nuriko devised a plan to get both of them together. Miaka is ridding with Hotohori, you are ridding with Tamahome while Nuriko rides by herself. There is an awkward silence.
To be continued…