Vol. 3 - Chapter 63

Later That Night

"I must admit," Yumi said, "the prospect of charging headfirst into a portal filled with demons is becoming more frightening by the minute." 

"Eh, you get used to it," Ash replied. 

After the minor meeting that Ash and the group had regarding Kaori's situation, the half-demon had approached Yumi and asked her if she'd help close at least one of the portals tonight. To Ash's surprise, the masked woman said "yes", as she recognized the need for this, and now, the two of them were getting ready in Ash's room. 

Putting her armor on again was strange. It almost felt heavier, though, that might have just been the fact that Ash was exhausted.  Can't rest yet,  Ash thought. Too much shit needs doing. 

"I hope I never do," Yumi replied. "Such a thing would mean that demons become a common part of my life."