Inside the Higurashi family's dining room.
Having just finished breakfast and about to leave for school, Sota Higurashi watched the television with a hesitant expression before asking his grandfather and mother:
"Should I go out?"
Because of Inuyasha, he had long known that demons existed.
But like his sister Kagome, he had subconsciously believed they existed only in the ancient past and had probably vanished by the present day.
Yet the World Government had placed the evidence right before their eyes.
Not only did demons still exist in the modern age, they were cruel and terrifying—real monsters that ate people.
Sota found it difficult to accept, and panic filled him.
Now he was somewhat afraid to leave the house, worried he would encounter a demon outside.
"Even though it's still daytime, things are probably already getting chaotic outside. Call your teacher later and ask for a week's leave for Sota."
His grandfather pinched his goatee and made the decision for his grandson. After speaking, he stood and headed toward the entryway.
"Okay. Huh, where are you going?" Mother asked, looking at his back in confusion.
"To the Shrine to get some talismans and ritual tools." Grandfather did not turn around. "Honestly, I thought I'd never have a chance to use those things before I died."
Indeed, Kagome's grandfather was the current head of the Higurashi family, and he should have a trace of Sesshomaru's blood in him.
"Mom! Grandpa! I'm back!"
Just as Mother finished calling Sota's teacher.
Kagome's voice suddenly came from the entryway, bringing joy to Mother's face.
"Big Sis!"
"Huh? Sota, why are you still home? Shouldn't you be at school at this hour?"
After changing her shoes, Kagome walked inside and looked at her younger brother in surprise.
"Of course it's because of the television just