The Higurashi Shrine had never receive such distinguish guest. Answering the door, Kagome's mother quickly bowed and escorted the visitor into her house. She sent for Grandfather to be present, being the head of the house.

She served tea in the strict traditional manner. The Head of the Yunoki family was known for her intolerance for anything modern and very proper.

"Please tell us what is your reason for coming here," bowed Kagome's Grandfather.

"I am here to discuss an engagement between your daughter and my grandson. Your family name and prestige is well respected. This could be advantageous financially to your Shrine," stated the patriarch.

"Thank you for considering my daughter. May I ask why she was chosen?" Mrs Higurashi asked.

"I visit the Shrine at the festival. Your daughter is well trained in the arts. I noticed her spiritual powers also. The only shrine maiden I found with any. She is also the Shikon no Toma Miko." The Patriarch replied.

The room was suddenly quiet. Grandfather spoke up, "You realize that we prefer to keep this quiet. The Shikon is now dormant and can not grant wishes anymore."

"I am well informed of that. The Yunoki is kept up to date in many matters." she replied.

"I am concern that I never heard Kagome mention your grandson, does she even knows him?" Mrs. Higurashi asked.

"They go to the same school but in different departments," the Yunoki head replied.

"I am not comfortable marrying my daughter off to someone I never met. How about we arrange some meetings without their knowledge of a possible engagement?" Mrs Higurashi responded.

The Grandfather wisely replies, "Your grandson must be in the music department. How about Kagome doing a katana to his playing? It could either be a Shrine event or a cultural event at one of your dinners. This will place them together for practices and give them a reason to frequently see each other on a weekly basis."

"The practices will be held at the Shrine with supervision," the Patriach instructed.

"Of course, I will inform Kagome that she is to preform with your grandson. I will leave the final details to you," the Grandfather answered.

"Satisfactory. I will sent someone over with the details later," the Yunoki Head bowed and left.

"I am not sure about this," Mom whispered as she left.

"I think we handle it well, considering who she is. We managed not to commit to an engagement and not insult them by turning them down," Grandfather stated . "She is a scary women."

"I hope her grandson is nothing like her," Mom replied.

I know it is kind of slow but I needed a reason to get them around each other.