Modern Japan
After meeting at the Tokyo Station, Takeo, Hikari, Keiko, Etsuko, Tatsuko, Hibari and Sakura made their way to the National Library. Hibari, Sakura, Etsuko and Keiko found themselves drawn to a particular book, while Tatsuko fought the urge to follow. Once they were gathered, Hibari read the first page of the Universe of the Four Gods, and the girls vanished in a blast of light.
Meanwhile, Miaka was cooking at their home, when Taka came home. They both had been thinking quite a bit about their friends from inside the book, Miaka remembering that today was the day she had first entered the book. After hearing a knock at the door, Miaka was surprised to see Akio, the reborn spirit of Nuriko standing there.
