The next morning, Satsujin was hurrying about, getting things ready.
"No, no, I told you to put them on the left wing, not the right one! Oh, for crying out loud, those decorations are all wrong! Come on people, get yourselves together here!"
"Shippou, hand me that paper crane," Sango instructed.
"Miroku, help me string up this banner," Kagome said.
"Will somebody get this candle arrangement!" a demon called out in frustration.
"I can't figure out where to put these flowers," another said.
"We need some cloth to wrap this stuff in!" a third called out.
Seven hours later, everything was ready, and the whole multitude stepped back to admire their work. Demons and human alike sighed in relief as they finished everything up.
"Do you think it's going to work?" Shippou asked skeptically.
"Oh, trust me, it'll work alright," Kagome nodded confidently. "It will definitely work."
"In the meantime..." Satsujin grinned before continuing, "we should have some sort of fun prepared for our guests of honor. What say you, human girl?" he asked.
"I agree," Kagome said. "This needs to be fun if it's going to be a party!"
"Alright then," Satsujin grinned. "We need drinks, women, dancers, music, bards, poets, jesters, play-actors, and some sportsmen...among other things..."
"Don't forget to bring along some healers," Sango added. "Wouldn't want anyone to get hurt in the process. We need food as well, along with tea and water. Then we need to clear some room for the dancing area, and the courtyard can be for anyone who gets into a drunken brawl..."
"Yes, and we should have incense and private rooms," Miroku added. "For the people who...well, you know what I'm talking about," he finished.
"I agree entirely," Satsujin nodded. "You humans are helpful when it comes to suggestions."
"They're pretty smart," Shippou agreed.
"Well, I'm off to make arrangements," Satsujin smiled. "I hope you'll find tonight's party as entertaining as I will," he said with a chuckle as he left with a wave.