Forty.
Sango escorted her friend outside, slightly swaying due to her again heavy belly. "It's a pity that Rin-chan and Shippo went to gather herbs for Kaede, they would have liked to bid you goodbye."
"I only hope I won't miss the arrival of your little one, I already feel bad enough for not being here the last time", Kagome giggled, gently brushing her friend's stomach.
A crease appeared between the taijiya's eyebrows. "It will take at least another three weeks before the birth, Kagome-chan. Surely you'll be back by then?"
The miko bit her lip worriedly. "Let us hope so."
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(100 words.)