"And here is the parlor, very nice place to sit back and relax. The chairs are made with solid red oak wood and the cushions are well stuffed with wool. Very comfortable. And to your right are the bathrooms." The elderly man's voice echoed through the hotel as a very flustered Kagome burst through the sliding doors. The crowd of people taking a tour of the hotel looked at her with icy civility, much like the woman at Chez Moi, to Kagome's irritation. She tried to take the elevator up to Inuyasha's room when the desk clerk stopped her.
"Excuse me, but only people with a room reserved can be here."
"A room? Oh yeah I have one, room 36."
"What is your name?"
"Kagome."
"Miss, that room is already taken by a rather important client."
"Oh yeah I know. I'm staying with him. Inuyasha, right?"
"Miss, I don't think I should-"
"Look, just let me get back to my room, and don't make a scene, I'm having a really shitty day and I don't need this on top of it too."
"Miss Kagome, I don't think you should be here, I think what you should do is wait for Mr. Yoshida outside, than see what he says."
"Oh, don't give me any of your bullshit!" Kagome was screaming now. "I don't need this crap from you! Just let me in, then if you want you can ask him when he comes back, but don't you dare make me wait outside all God damn day!" Now everyone was staring at the two, making the poor man blush.
"Is there a problem here?" The elderly man addressed the two.
"Sir, I don't know what to do with this woman here! She-"
"Ah yes, this is his cousin. He has been expecting her. Let her pass, Hiro. Miss, if you would be so kind as to come with me?" He took Kagome's arm and led her to his office, dismissing the duty of tour guide for the curious group.
"You are not his cousin, am I correct?" the man asked her once they stepped inside his posh office.
"No, I'm not. And don't you start judging me too." Kagome said, near tears. The man shook his head.
"Mr. Yoshida is a very important client to us. His personal life is none of our business, but you screaming like to the clerk, even though he really deserved it. It's bad business, but I will not be rude to you Miss. Just for future reference, please try to have fits with…more decent clothing." The man smiled at her, which easily cooled her anger.
"Well, I would have better clothes. In fact, I tried to, but those snobby people down at Chez Moi threw me out. All I wanted to do was buy a dress for a dinner tonight for Inuyasha." She said, tears in her dark blue eyes. The man smiled at her.
"Well, miss, I know what we can do. I have a friend, see, and I think she will be willing to help you out. I will call her up right away. Tonight you said? Well, it won't take too much trouble, I'm sure I can get her here within the hour." He picked up the phone and spoke with someone for a good 15 minutes, all the while Kagome stood there amazed at the man's kindness. As soon as he hung up the phone, she smiled at him.
"Thank you so much mister…."
"Mr. Hasegawa, miss Kagome. Pleased to meet you. I am the manager at the Shikon Plaza. Now, is there anything else you need?"
"Well…there is one other thing that has been bothering me." She admitted. He looked at her quizzically.