"Mmmm, that was dee-licious!" Kagura sighed in contentment as the gourmet meal came to an end. "I haven't had Kobe beef like that in some time."

"Hnn, Mai chooses well."

As Kagura turned to face him fully, Sesshoumaru noted a grain of rice sticking to her lip. Immediately without thinking, he lifted his chopsticks to her face and gently plucked it off.

Kagura's sharp intake of breath and spreading blush made the taiyoukai realize just how close he had gotten to her without even realizing it.

He cleared his throat and stood, offering her a hand to help her stand.