SotTow

SotTow is the term used to refer to the relationship between Sōta Higurashi and Towa Higurashi.

## Their Relationship

### Hanyo no Yashahime

**The Three Princesses**

In the modern era, Towa was unconscious as Buyo goes up to her and greets her. Towa explains that she realized later on that she had been catapulted through time. Towa wakes up and wonders where was she before she looks up at the Sacred Tree. Towa noticed a man approaching her. The man greets Towa and asks if she was lost as his name was Sōta Higurashi and wonders what was hers. Towa says her name. Sōta tries to pat Towa on the head, who becomes frightened. After seeing her outfit, Sōta immediately realizes that Towa was from the feudal era. Towa explains she doesn't know why but at that moment she knew she could trust Sōta.

Towa asks Sōta if he could help her find Setsuna as she's looking for her. Sōta accepts as he tells Towa they'll look for Setsuna together before offers his hand. Towa hesitantly accepts Sōta's hand before they search for Setsuna. Towa explains Sōta helped her search but they never found Setsuna and it's been 10 years since then as Sōta ended up adopting her, and as a part of the Higurashi family she now goes by "Towa Higurashi". Towa says her memory had faded over time and lately she's been thinking that maybe that day was just a dream but knows Setsuna was definitely not a dream.

As Towa goes to leave, she tells Sōta that she's heading out. Sōta tells Towa to be safe but notices she's wearing a boys' school clothes and asks if she's going to go school dressed like a boy again. Towa questions Sōta why she dresses like this as it's easier to fight in. Sōta tells Towa it's an all girls' school this time and they don't want her getting into fights anymore. Towa tells Sōta she knows before she leaves. Sōta smiles as he says good grief.

At the end of the school day, Osamu Kirin was lecturing Towa about trying to conduct herself as one of the students. Towa thinks she won't be staying too long at the school. Osamu lectures Towa about being tardy and caught fighting with gang members. Towa thinks Osamu's going to call Sōta and Moe. Osamu tells Towa he'll overlook her tardiness for today but to be careful next time. Towa becomes confused. Osamu tells Towa that will be and she may go home now, much to her shock.

Towa easily defeats the gang in a fight. The brother tells Towa that she's pretty good but doesn't think she understands the situation. One of the gang members threatens Mei with a switchblade. Towa calls out to Mei. The brother tells Towa he hopes she hasn't forgotten that they have a hostage on their side. Towa takes out the Kikujūmonji and tells the brother if that's how he wants to play this. One of the gang members becomes surprised that Towa has a sword. The brother doesn't care if Towa's sword is real or not and warns her what'll happen if she takes one step. One of the gang members asks Towa she wouldn't want scars on Mei's face. The brother tells Towa to not move and wonders where's her energy from before as he hits her repeatedly. In a flashback, Sōta tells a 4 year old Towa that she can't use her powers in front of others as it's their little secret and a promise. Towa agrees as she and Sōta pinky promise. Towa thinks to herself that she's sorry to Sōta as she can't keep their promise. Towa manages to rescue her adoptive family from the Sacred Tree while defeating some of the gang members. Towa tells her family to get somewhere safe.

**The Dream Butterfly**

In the Modern Era at the Higurashi family's apartment, Towa is asleep as Setsuna watches her. Moe asks Sōta if Towa is asleep. Sōta tells Moe 'yes' as Towa said she was really tired. Moe says things sure have taken an interesting turn. Sōta laughs before he questions Moe he's told her about that demons were real. Moe tells Sota she's always believe him as it's fine and all but wonders about the Kikujūmonji as it was on loan from the museum. Sōta laughs before he asks Moe what should they do. Mei calls out to Sōta. Moe tells Sōta what's done is done as they'll just have to keep holding onto it. Mei tells Moe to listen and wonders about Towa as they had a lot of trouble out there and she really had some amazing powers. Sōta says he would be lying if he said he didn't know. Moe tells Sōta that Towa will be just fine as she's always been the center of chaos. Sota wonders if the problem is actually those girls who came from the other era.

**The Gateway to the Past**

Moroha tells Setsuna that she'll use Mistress Three-Eyes' head and Hitōkon's corpse will be able to buy her lunch. Setsuna become annoyed. Moroha rummages more in the bag as sees what else is in the bag. Mei wonders how Moroha was able to fit all of the items in the bag. Setsuna tells Mei who knows. Sōta and Towa appear. Sōta asks what's everybody up to. Mei greets Sōta and Towa back home. Towa tells Mei thank you. Sōta tells Mei that he's home. Mei tells Sōta to guess what as Moroha has found a way back home. Sōta tells Mei that's amazing. Towa asks Moroha did she really. Sōta says the backpack looks just like Kagome's.

Towa questions Moroha that wouldn't all of the items risk changing history. Moroha tells Towa to not worry as they can just say it's demon magic or ninjutsu or something then starts to remember. Moroha gives Sota a few items as she tells him to please take care of this. Sōta looks at the items and becomes shocked to see that they were his credit card and huge bill of receipts and wonders when did Moroha spend all of this. Moroha tells Sōta that it's just some modest shopping for his cute niece. Sōta nervously laughs as he wonders about Moroha being cute. Moroha informs everyone that preparations are completed and it's time to make their grand return to the Feudal Era. Towa laughs nervously as Sōta looks at her.

Later at the Higurashi family home, Sōta is in Kagome's room sitting on a bed while looking at an old photo album until he hears Towa come in. Towa calls out to Sōta. Sōta calls out to Towa. Towa tells Sōta that Ms. Higurashi said he was here and asks to talk to him. Sōta tells Towa 'of course' as he wonders what is it. Towa sits next to Sota and sees photographs of Kagome. Towa tells Sōta that Kagome's pretty and wonders if she's his older sister. Sōta confirms it as he tells Towa that her name is 'Kagome'. Towa asks Sōta what kind of person was Kagome. Sōta tells Towa that Kagome was always causing a ruckus but for different reasons than hers. Towa apologizes to Sōta for troubling him all the time as she's always so selfish. Sōta tells Towa that she's just like Kagome as she also went to the Feudal Era.

Towa asks Sōta how did he know. Sōta asks Towa that she wants to go with Setsuna and Moroha. Towa sadly tells Sōta that he's raised her until now. Sōta tells Towa to not worry about it as he knew this day would come sooner or later ever since he found her barefoot in front of the Sacred Tree. Towa tells Sōta even if she's here she'll cause nothing but trouble for him. Sōta explains to Towa that he's telling her that she doesn't have to worry about it and to be safe. Towa tears up and hugs Sōta and tells him 'thank you' as she'll be off before affectionately calling him 'Dad'. Sōta pats Towa on the head.

Later at night near the Sacred Tree, Grandpa tearfully tells Moroha the Elder's Association would like to give her a parting gift as he hands her a small bag. Moroha tells Grandpa it's awesome and to tell the Elder's Association she said 'thanks' as she accepts the gift. Ms. Higurashi calls out to Moroha and tells her to give her regards to Kagome if she sees her. Moroha tells Ms. Higurashi 'sure' but says to herself even though she doesn't really know Kagome. Moe tells Setsuna that to send off a once-in-a-500-year prodigy to the Feudal Era and for her to take care of the violin. Setsuna tells Moe that she'll play the violin on nights when she can't fall asleep. Towa tells Sōta that she's leaving then. Sōta tells Towa to be careful. Mei tells Towa to please come back. Towa becomes surprised. Mei yells at Towa that she has to come back but also for Setsuna and Moroha to come back to the Modern Era as well.

Towa picks up Mei and hugs as she tells her 'thank you' (in the English Dub she'll 'miss her too') as she can't make any promises but she'll do her best. Mei tells Towa to just promise her. Towa agrees as she promises Mei that she'll come back to the Modern Era once they get Setsuna's dreams back. Towa tells Setsuna and Moroha to promise Mei as well. Setsuna tells Towa the feudal age isn't some fairytail world and if she's not prepared to die. Towa tells Setsuna that she's prepared but it's not for death as she can keep her head and come back to the modern era safe. Moroha stands in front of the Sacred Tree as she says let's get going already. Moroha pulls out her red Rainbow Pearl from her Beni and tells Root Head that they have something it can't get from this era as they're 3 coveted Rainbow Pearls stuffed with demon power as she holds it up. Towa and Setsuna stand next to Moroha as their 3 Rainbow Pearls begin to glow. Moroha tells Root Head that if it let them pass through to the Feudal Era they'll give it the Gold, Silver, and Red Rainbow Pearls and wonders about the offer. A breeze from the Sacred Tree appears before it glows. Root Head says all right as it shall allow them to pass as a rainbow beam appears from the Sacred Tree and into the sky.

In the Modern Era, a rainbow corridor opens on the Sacred Tree. Moroha says there it is. Towa says it's the same as back then. Setsuna's violin and Moroha's bag are sucked into the rainbow corridor, making Setsuna and Moroha shocked. Moroha says that's hers and for her bag to wait. Setsuna and Moroha jump into the rainbow corridor. Towa says 'hey'. Moroha says 'give it back'. Towa looks at her family and tells them 'thank you' as she's heading out before jumping into the rainbow corridor. Mei tearfully asks Towa if it's a promise and she loves all of her sisters. The rainbow corridor closes. Sōta and Moe kneel to Mei. Moe tells Mei that she's sure Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha will come home. Sōta tells Mei that because all of them are family after all. Grandpa says that Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha are all his adorable great grandchildren. Ms. Higurashi agrees with Grandpa.

**The Cat Juan of the Old Temple**

**The Delicious Feudal Monks**

Towa and Setsuna meet up with Hisui. Towa tells Hisui that's nice. Setsuna asks Hisui if he sees anything suspicious. Hisui tells Towa and Setsuna of course not as the man-eating demon isn't going to come here anyway. Towa and Setsuna tells Hisui that it looks like Miroku has pretty have strong Buddhist power. Setsuna agrees with Towa and no matter how greedy Miroku may be.

Hisui tells Towa and Setsuna that Miroku ran away from battle and he just happened to call that training. Towa questions Hisui that Miroku's doing that to get stronger. Hisui questions what kind of training is it when someone doesn't even know if they'll attain divine power as he and Kohaku are out risking their lives slaying demons while he's cooped up in the mountains. Setsuna asks Hisui that he doesn't want that. Hisui says he just doesn't want Miroku to cause trouble for his mother Sango. Towa questions that it's like if Sōta quit his white-collared job and went to train at a ramen shop for two years and the whole family is supporting itself. Hisui tells Towa that he has no clue what she's talking about. Setsuna tells Towa that she knows about Sōta but she lost her on everything else. Towa questions that what she means is the fathers are doing their best too.

**Farewell Under the Lunar Eclipse**

**The Stolen Seal**

Towa and Setsuna are walking together towards Shikabaneya. Towa remembers Riku hugging her and wonders what it is that she's feeling as she doesn't feel this way when Sōta hugs her.

**The Three Princesses Strike Back**

At Haneda Airport, Osamu walks over to Sōta and Mei. Osamu questions Sōta if that's him. Sota and Mei notice Osamu. Osamu greets Sōta. Sōta tells Osamu 'sorry' as he doesn't recall his name. Osamu informs Sota that he is Towa’s homeroom teacher and introduces himself. Sōta and Mei greet Osamu. Osamu Kirin asks Sōta how was Towa been doing these days as ever since she transferred she's been absent. Sōta tells Osamu that Towa's neuralgia has subsided but her rheumatism is still. Osamu tells Sōta that he hopes Towa takes care. Moe appears after returning back from a flight and says she's back. Mei waves to Moe. Moe thanks Sōta and Mei for picking her up. Mei hugs Moe and tells her welcome back. Moe notices Osamu and thanks him for always looking out for Towa. Osamu tells Moe that it's no trouble at all. Mei asks Moe did she bring her a gift. Moe tells Mei 'yes' and of course she did. Mei says apples as it's Towa's favorite and it looks tasty and she wants to eat it now.

**Wielding the Tenseiga**

**The Barrier of Mount Musubi**

**A Place (Not) for Towa**

**Zero's Wish**

**Moroha and Family, Together Again**

**Osamu Kirin's Apparition Conquest**

**A Never-Ending Future**

## Evidence

* Towa loves her foster father very much, affectionately calling him "Papa Sōta".

## Quotes

* "*Thank you, for everything...Dad.*"―Towa saying goodbye to Sōta.[src]
* "*I've decided to return to the Feudal Era. If Setsuna and Moroha are from the Feudal era, then the forest I grew up in would also be there. That means I’ve been raised here but was born in the Feudal Era. I only have gratitude for Papa Sōta for raising someone like me.*"―Towa on her life circumstances in both the Modern era and the Feudal Era.[src]
* "*I wonder what it is I’m feeling... I don’t feel this way when Papa Sōta hugs me.*"―Towa pondering about her hug from Riku.[src]