That actually gets a laugh out of Rin, and he departs, not to be seen until the next morning. Once again he comes in on Nosh, and she carries his sword. But this time, Kuro pads in besides them, looking anxious.

Indeed, he is fasted, and he is clean! His hair is disheveled because he has no real way of styling it without being able to see it, but that's not too different than usual. He's opted for some lose, comfy clothes.

"As ready as I'll ever be, bro. I barely slept..." he admits. "I was nervous... surgery is scarier than I thought..."