The next morning came fast. Miroku sat on his quilt, watching Kagome heat some water over the fire for tea. She whisked some milk and sugar into the tea for Shippo, her eyes dancing over the light of the early fire. It was no later than five o'clock, and the young fox demon rubbed his eyes with his paw.
"I'm still so sleepy," he said, yawning. "I wish we could sleep longer. The air is kinda chilly." Kagome, who treated Shippo like her younger brother, gave a caring smile.

"I know, but we need to find Sango. Miroku still has to make peace with her, and Inuyasha wants to watch. He always makes entertainment out of other people's arguments." Inuyasha, who had been listening intently, nodded his head. "Oh, hell yeah," he said, smiling like a jerk.
Miroku sat next to Kagome, watching her prepare some eggs. He stared at her for so long that Kagome couldn't help but turn and stare back. "Is something wrong, Miroku?" Inuyasha and Shippo looked up also, and the same nervous heat returned to Miroku's face. He stood slowly, and formed a small smile.

"Now that I have your attention, I have an announcement. I made this promise to myself, and I truly hope Sango and the rest of you will, too. I will harass no more women for three weeks. If I continue to impress Sango for three weeks, she'll have to go for me, right? That's what you said, Kagome," he said, his smile growing as he finished his speech.

The others stared at him in silent awe, except for Kagome. She bolted up from her rock, her fists clenched in triumphance. "That's exactly what I've been waiting for! I've been waiting for you to say something like that! So, here's what we're gonna do..." Kagome draped her arm around Miroku's shoulder, leading him away from Inuyasha and Shippo as she discussed her master plan. "I think this 'master plan' of Kagome's is probably gonna be more than Miroku can handle," Inuyasha whispered, and Shippo slowly nodded his silent agreement.