"Miroku, you saw what happened in there," started Kaede. "Inu-Yasha and Kagome are starting to connect, as I had expected, although they don't quite see it yet."
"How do think that? They were fighting, not showing a sign of affection."
Kaede shook her head. "You have yet to see it, Miroku. Just give it time. But the point is, we can't let them fall for each other," explained Kaede. "The New Year is in a few days. You know what that means, don't you, Miroku?" Miroku nodded.
"If they were to fall for each other now, there will be grave consequences later. Kagome would be forced to make a decision that would change her life." Miroku cringed at the thought. "So, when do we tell them?"
"I say, let them have their moments now. I'll tell Inu-Yasha and Kagome when the time is right."
"But if they become too connected now, Kagome's decision will become much harder than it would be now. If they were to fall in love now, there will be grave consequences later."
"Miroku…it is better for Kagome to live a life where she had loved Inu-Yasha, than to live a life when she had only memories of hatred for him. After all, Kagome and Inu-Yasha are meant for each other, and you know that."
Shippo ran into the Infirmary.
"What are you guys talking about?" he asked with curiosity, jumping up on Miroku's shoulder.
"Were you listening to our entire conversation, Shippo?" said Miroku with anger.
"Um…yes. But what do you mean about 'grave consequences'?"
"Shippo, you keep this between us. You must not let Kagome or Inu-Yasha know about this," Kaede explained. "You are too young to understand."
Shippo folded his arms. "Do you think it's right to keep something like this away from me? From them even?"
"Shippo, I mean it."
"Why am I always too young? I'll never be old enough to understand…"