The explosion of water at the cave entrance startles her, and she falls back on her rear, a startled scream caught in her throat. But it stays caught, and instead a smile starts to spread over her face.

It's him.

He's staring back at her, soaked to the bone with his hair plastered down against his skull, and he's an absolute mess. But he's there, and that's what matters.

Kagome finally drops her eyes and reaches for her pack, digging in it until she finds her extra towel. She grins as she stands. "You really like this book, don't you?"