Welcome to another recap of Fushigi Yugi! in this out third volume Miaka learns some (supposedly) hard truths about being responsible, Yui begins one of the most aggravating rivalries ever in manga history, Nakago AND Chichiri make their magical debuts and the Lai Lai piss off Tai-yi Jun.

Look. I know that in shoujo it's a staple that some sort of romantic rivalry will occur. Girl and several guys. Guy and several girls. Several guys and several girls...but this thing between Yui & Miaka is the most irritating (second only to Tae & Momo in Peach Girl imho).

Nakago proves why we should all bow down to him, even if I know by the end he's hardly worth my time. he's used to good effect here. Qu-dong is given a bit of fleshing, in that ugh that emperor and ugh that country.

Oh also hey Tama baby's family! Everyone remember Chichiri's warning here about Miaka remembering to be careful or others will be sacrificed.

Eh otherwise my irritation over the beginning of the Yui/Miaka rivalry really clouded my enjoyment.