and the music played...

Fushigi Yuugi is the story of two best friends, Miaka Yuuki and Yui Hongo, who venture to the city library to study for their high school entrance exams. Once there they locate a mysterious book entitled "Four Gods' Sky and Earth" which sucks them into a fictional world reminiscent of ancient China. In this new world there exist 4 rival countries, Konan, Kutou, Hokkan and Sailo, each protected by their own god. The gods can only be summoned by their Mikos (priestesses), girls who come from another world. In order to return to her world, Miaka accepts the role of Suzaku No Miko, protector of Konan Country. To call upon Suzaku's powers she must gather the 7 Suzaku Seishi, the champions of Suzaku, each gifted with unique powers from the gods. Each Seishi is the embodiment of a constellation in a quadrant of the sky. A twist of fate drives Yui to become Seiryuu No Miko, protector of Kutou Country and mortal rival of Suzaku No Miko. Over the love of Tamahome, a Suzaku Seishi, the two best friends gather their forces in a battle to the death. The Mysterious Play has begun...