Kagome and Sango ease into the hot spring, and Kagome immediately sighs. The water feels wonderful, especially after a night of soaking rain and washing off in too-cold water.

"So," the demon slayer starts, swirling her fingertip in the water.

Kagome's smile is weak as she sinks down to her chin in the spring's warmth. "Yeah."

Sango's face shows her confusion. "Why?"

She shrugs. "He's different than we thought." She grows quiet. "I like him. He's thoughtful." She pinks. "Gorgeous."

Laughing, Sango flicks water at her. "It's the hair."

Kagome smiles softly. "Yeah"

She remembers the sight of him bathing.