Kagome was exhausted, but she'd promised Sango that she'd call her after the date.

"So, how'd it go?"

It amazed Kagome how much energy her friend had at any time of the day.

"It went really well. The food was delicious, he was a perfect gentleman."

"That's great! Tell me more about him."

"Well, you already know what he looks like from Shippo introducing you." She began, "He and his brother own the the company Inutaisho, Inc. He has a nice car, and really really likes ramen. He's responsible, but he has this deeper side of him. Instinct I guess, but it's intriguing."

"Ooh, Kagome falling for a bad boy?"

Kagome chuckled at her friends taunting, "I would hardly call Inuyasha Inutaisho a "bad boy,"" Switching the phone over to her other ear she grabbed a wipe and began to remove her makeup, "He's just-"

"Tall, dark, and handsome." Sango finished for her.

"Exactly." Kagome agreed, slipping under the covers and turning off the light. Something light landed on the floor. "Wait a second Sango. I think I found a note for my next job." She said, using lingo she knew Sango would be able to understand.

"How interesting." She replied, "I'm getting tired. Good night." Which translated to I can't wait for the details. See you tomorrow. Good bye.

Tomorrow evening.

Akasaka Kikunoi Garden.

6pm.

3rd Lamp.

Kagome couldn't believe her luck. Tomorrow she'd be meeting her new partner and simultaneously learning what her next assignment would be. Kaede had mentioned leading a team of both demons and humans and Kagome found herself wondering just who the carefully handpicked individuals would me.

Taking a lighter out of her dresser Kagome carefully set the note on fire and watched the paper quickly be devoured by the flames until it was just flaky ashes in her palm. She disposed of it in the waste basket next to her nightstand and crawled into bed. Images of returning to Akaska Kikunio garden lulled her to sleep.