TowMei

TowMei is the term used to refer to the romantic relationship between Towa Higurashi and Mei Higurashi.

## Their Relationship

### Hanyo no Yashahime

**The Three Princesses**

Towa wakes up and comments how nice the weather is as she'll brush her teeth. As Towa's brushing her teeth, a young girl named Mei Higurashi appears and says she's leaving now. Sōta tells the young girl to be safe. As Mei leaves, she tells Towa 'good morning'. Towa tells the young girl 'morning' and calls her Mei. Mei questions Towa if it's her first day at her new school and tells her to not get into any fights before leaving. Towa tells Mei to be safe. Towa explains that Mei, Sōta's true daughter, and she's a bit shy and naive but also cute, smart, honest, and quite talented. Towa says Mei's her precious little sister. As Towa gets dressed, she wonders if maybe she cherishes Mei so much because she's a substitute for Setsuna, whom she was never able to find.

Upon returning home, Towa secretly jumped up onto the roof to tend to the Kikujūmonji. Towa explains this is the moment when she feels at peace as the celebrated Kikujūmonji is a national treasure as she's told that it once belonged to the shogun Ashikaga Yoshiteru. Towa suddenly caught the scent of Mei's tears from her half-great-grandfather's shrine. The group of boys tied Grandpa, Ms. Higurashi, and Mei to the Sacred Tree. The group of boys tells Mei that Towa should be here soon and to just sit tight. One of the boys asks their brother if they think if it's a bit much. The brother calls the group of boys 'idiots' and if they want revenge they have to go big or go home and to not back out on him now. The group of boys agreed with the brother. Towa narrates the world is full of the weak and because they're weak they band together and pick on people weaker than them and she's really sick of it. The brother tells the group of boys they're lucky as they get to see Towa's crying face. Towa appears and asks the brother he really wants to see it that badly. Towa notices the gang Mei, Grammy and Grandpa Higurashi hostage and tells them she'll show them a crying face but it won't hers it will be theirs. The brother tells the gang to get Towa.

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. Ms. Higurashi tells Towa to not fight. Towa says the fight will end quickly. Mei calls out to Towa. The gang thinks Towa's not human before some of them leave as they realize they're no match for her. One of the gang members tells some of the members to not leave. Ms. Higurashi and Grandpa tried to get Met to go with them. Mei tells Towa to stop fighting. Towa tells Mei to not worry as she's pretty strong. Mei tells Towa that she can't as she keeps doing things like this she'll never be able to stop fighting and knows she really wants to be more girly and cute. Towa nervously tells Mei that she guesses there's a part of her that can't answer immediately. Mei tells Towa she she's supposed to say 'yes' even if you don't mean it. Towa apologizes to Mei. Mei calls Towa a 'dummy'.

The brother and the gang members hear the police sirens and flee, unaware that they were just passing by. Mei hugs Towa and calls her a 'dummy' as she said she'd never get into fights again. Towa apologizes to Mei. Towa explains living in the modern era is hard as if you don't follow the set of rules you're treated as an outcast and girls must be feminine and boys must be masculine as she's just been so sick of that but she thinks it's time she stopped being stubborn as there's nothing that could ever justify making Mei cry this much. Towa picks up a familiar scent from the Sacred Tree.

Later that night, Towa and Mei look at the Sacred Tree. Towa picks up a familiar scent from the Sacred Tree. Mei calls out to Towa. Towa calls out to Mei before she quickly moves them to Grandpa and Ms. Higurashi. A portal opens up. Mei wonders what it was. Towa becomes familiar with a scent. The portal reveals Mistress Three-Eyes, along with a teenage Setsuna and Moroha. Towa realizes the unbelievable bright place from her memories and this smell was Setsuna as she calls out to her, her silver rainbow pearl glowing. Setsuna wonders who's calling her name. Moroha says she feels so weak and wonders if it's because she crossed through the rainbow corridor. Mistress Three-Eyes becomes happy that she senses the silver rainbow pearl was nearby as each of her 3 eyes will have a rainbow pearl. Upon seeing Setsuna in trouble, Towa runs in to save her from Mistress Three-Eyes with the Kikujūmonji. However, the blade of Towa's katana ends up breaking upon contact of Mistress Three-Eyes's skin when she tries to slash her, much to Towa's shock.

**The Dream Butterfly**

Mistress Three-Eyes demands Towa to give her the Silver Rainbow Pearl as she releases Setsuna, who wonders why her body won't move. Towa wonders what Mistress Three-Eyes talking about. Mistress Three-Eyes demands Towa to give her the silver Rainbow Pearl. Angered that Mistress Three-Eyes broke her Kikujūmonji and the hurting of Setsuna sister, Towa activates her demon powers for the first time by transforming the broken katana into a Demon Energy Blade with silver Rainbow Pearl, shocking both Setsuna and Moroha. Towa impales Mistress Three-Eyes in the chest. Moroha couldn't believe Towa created a demon energy blade with her own power. Mistress Three-Eyes fell to the ground in pain. Towa wonders if she did that. Moroha asks Towa why was she doing as she has to hurry up and finish Mistress Three-Eyes off. Towa tells Moroha she doesn't think that's possible. Moroha tells Towa this is not the time to hesitate. Setsuna begins to get up. Mei calls out to Towa. Mistress Three-Eyes charges at Grandpa, Ms. Higurashi, and Mei, shocking Towa. Moroha tells Towa does she see what she means and if she doesn't hurry they'll get eaten. Towa calls out to Mei.

Whilst Setsuna and Moroha were in conversation, Towa notices something before she was taken over by a parasitic root demon, surprising them. Towa's Silver Rainbow Pearl glows for a moment. Setsuna questions what is that. Moroha realizes it's the Hitokon that chose Towa as its host. Towa activates her Energy Blade. Moroha calls Towa 'pathetic' as this is what happens when you let your guard down. Towa tries to attack Setsuna and Moroha, who were able to dodge. Ms. Higurashi calls out to Towa in confusion. Mei tells Towa to stop it. Moroha approaches Grandpa, Ms. Higurashi, and Mei and tells them that's not the Towa they know and love anymore and they should go hide somewhere. Ms. Higurashi complies before she and Mei go somewhere safe. Moroha tells Grandpa he has too as well, who complies as he follows Ms. Higurashi and Mei.

Towa charges at Setsuna and tries to attack her multiple times as all of her attacks are blocked. Setsuna uses Scourge of Swallows on Towa, who was able to block them with her energy blade. Setsuna charges at Towa as she tries to attack her, but Towa was able to dodge it. Mei calls out to Towa, who sees her. Mei asks Towa was she okay and to wake up. Moroha asks Mei what was she doing. Grandpa and Ms. Higurashi run towards Mei as tell call out to her. Hitōkon leaves Towa and decides to control Mei, making Towa faint and fall down. Ms. Higurashi calls out to Mei as she and Grandpa run towards her but stopped when they see Hitokon on her face. Moroha realized Hitokon transferred to Mei. Towa weakly calls out to Mei. Mei picks up a rock and walked towards Grandpa and Ms. Higurashi, who back away. Ms. Higurashi asks what's wrong. Grandpa wonders if Mei's being controlled and tells her to get it together. Setsuna tells Mei to stop right there. Mei looks at Setsuna.

Setsuna tells Hitokon that it's figured a child would be easier to control but it's foolish. Grandpa asks Setsuna what was she doing. Setsuna tells Grandpa to not worry as she will cut out the Hitokon and prepares to remove it. Towa tells Setsuna that she can't before jumps in between her and Mei. Towa tells Setsuna she won't let her scar Mei's face before she activates her energy blade towards Setsuna to protect Mei. Moroha becomes interested. Towa tells Setsuna that she can't trouble this family more than she already has. Setsuna tells Towa she has such naivete. Towa asks Setsuna what did she say until she notices Mei hitting her with a rock, making Towa sad. Towa unactivates her energy blade and embraces Mei in an attempt to calm her down as she tells her this is all her fault and she's so sorry.

Setsuna tells Towa as long as she's alive she'll always trouble someone. Grandpa and Ms. Higurashi goes towards Towa and Mei. Grandpa tells Mei to stop it. Ms. Higurashi calls out to Mei. Towa tells Grandpa and Ms. Higurashi that it's fine before she tells Mei it'll be okay. Setsuna uses her Moon of the Resting Moth, making Grandpa, Ms. Higurashi, Towa, and Mei fall asleep on the ground. Setsuna and Moroha appear near Towa and Mei. Moroha asks Setsuna did she kill them. Setsuna tells Moroha a resting moth's powder only puts one to asleep. Setsuna looks at Mei as she remembers her smiling and thanking her for saving her life from Mistress Three-Eyes. Setsuna says right before she uses slayer potion to kill Hitokon. Moroha tells Setsuna she did had some slayer potion and wonders about the Hitōkon as the bounty for it is pretty small but maybe it'll be enough for lunch. Moroha asks Setsuna what's wrong.

Moe uncovers Sota's eyes as she tells him that would mean Moroha's their relative. Sōta agrees with Moe. Moe tells Sōta it'll be fine if Setsuna and Moroha stayed there for awhile. Sōta tells Moe that he doesn't mind. Mei becomes happy as she has 3 older sisters now.

**The Gateway to the Past**

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 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.

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 Stolen Seal**

**The Three Princesses Strike Back**

**The Barrier of Mount Musubi**

**A Place (Not) for Towa**

**Zero's Wish**

**Moroha and Family, Together Again**

**Akuru’s Pinwheel**

**The Blackout**

**Osamu Kirin's Apparition Conquest**

**A Never-Ending Future**

## Evidence

* Mei is Towa's adoptive younger sister and half-cousin-in-law.
* Towa is exceptionally protective of Mei, immediately going to her location after realizing she is crying.
* Towa also refrains from fighting in Mei’s presence, knowing that it will make her sad.
* Despite this, Towa questions whether she cares for Mei because she sees her as a replacement for Setsuna.
* Nevertheless, when she thought the latter would hurt the former, Towa did not hesitate to point her sword towards Setsuna to protect Mei.
* Mei is not very happy about Towa's choices, such as not being more "feminine", keeping her to never backing down from a fight, although it's mostly because Mei is worried about Towa getting into trouble.
* Towa also hugs and promises Mei to return once she restores Setsuna’s memories and ability to sleep, showing that Towa truly loves her adoptive sister.

## Quotes

* "*I'll miss you! Come back, okay? You have to promise that you'll come back! You too, Setsuna! Same for you Moroha! All three of you better come home!*"―Mei Higurashi to Towa, Setsuna and Moroha.[src]
* **Towa**: "*Come here. I'm gonna miss you, too, Mei. Can't make a promise, but I'll do my best.*"**Mei**: "*That's no fair! You have to promise me!*" **Towa**: "*Oh, alright. Once, we get Setuna's dreams back, I'll come home for sure.*"―Towa try to promise Mei after get Setsuna's dreams back.[src]