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Chapter One: The Contest: Kagome's Golden Opportunity
"Miroku! You're back! I haven't seen you for so long! Why didn't you come back sooner? You'll never believe what's going to happen tomorrow!" the voice of a joyous girl shouts into the distance. A young woman, dressed in the traditional miko clothes, comes in view, heading towards a figure close by. A purple-robed, staff-carrying monk stops walking as the young miko runs towards him and gives him a hug. In the background was a beautiful sunset, which only added beauty to the reunion.
"Lady Kagome, how nice to see you again. You are a sight for sore eyes. Maybe you can give this weary traveler a kiss?"
"Miroku, you make me feel so ashamed. I'm practically your sister and you still pull your moves on me every time I visit. Sighs At least you're not as perverted.... And drop the 'Lady'! I've had enough of that already with all the shrine visitors and the villagers!"
"Very well... now what great event is going on tomorrow?"
"You have to hear this! It's probably the biggest event I'll ever experience!"
"Well? Don't keep me hanging, get to the point!"
"Alright! Be patient will you? Who's the excited one now? Anyways, they're holding a competition in our village tomorrow!"
"So? What's the big deal? Unless there will be lots of young woman, I don't see what is so special..."
"I haven't finished! It's a contest of knowledge. The winner gets ten years worth of wages! People from all over the Western Lands are going to compete! And it's being held at our village! I also heard a rumor that the Emperor of Japan is holding this and that he or someone very important is going to come too!"
"That's great Kagome! I assume you want to enter then?"
"Yeah. Sighs But you already know that I can't participate because I'm a girl."
"Well, how about we dress you up as a boy and tie your hair in a ponytail like mines or something? It can't hurt. Besides, with your talents, it's easy to convince anyone. Come; let's go to the market to buy you some clothes." With that, Miroku heads towards the bustling marketplace with Kagome trailing behind.