There were few things that delighted Shippou more than a good prank. The unassuming victim, the surprise at the big reveal, and then, in InuYasha's case, a rage-induced chase.
Now, though, he was pranking Kagome. He was positive she would never see it coming. He had to keep from wriggling as he waited in disguise, glancing at the door and waiting to make his entrance.
Oh, this prank had taken ages to set up. Research, communication and collaboration, disguise—all of it was needed to make this the best. Prank. Ever.
He patted the bag he was carrying and resisted to urge to check it again. He had all the things he needed. He'd done all the hard work. He still had to lure Kagome into a sense of normalcy before he revealed who he was, true, but that was the fun part.
Ah! It was time. A woman he didn't know came out the door and gave him a slight bow as she walked past. He returned it, took a deep breath, and walked into the room. He did a quick scan of the room and saw where Kagome was seated, but was sure not to look at her longer than anyone else.
She has no idea!
The group waiting in the room rose and greeted him. He couldn't help but smile.
"Hello, students. I am Watanabe-san, and I'll be your history teacher this year."