After Taiitsukun tells Miaka to discontinue her love for Tamahome that would otherwise compromise her quest to summon Suzaku, Miaka is heartbroken. When Tamahome proposes to Miaka, she tells him she doesn't love him anymore to fulfill Taiitsukun's instructions to break off their relationship. Miaka seeks advice from Chichiri and finds out where his scar came from. This episode ends with Miaka heading to the Star Festival.