Protip: Don't insult the husband in front of the wife with the sharp sword.
She's not impulsive. She just has quick reflexes and judgement.
"Insulting him is insulting me."
But I'm pretty sure she'd ignore an insult to herself much easier.
Pretty sure he didn't hit her hard enough for it to hurt. But more importantly, headpats.
I think this bit of monster attack exposition is well placed and timed. It's a summary of the situation while they're at a meeting. Probably better than showing the actual meeting, unless there's some character who needs introducing then.
It would be weird if Mr. Secondary Hero wouldn't be called there.
Both of them probably realise he's up to something. Also shows that they trust him.
I wouldn't call it a waste of time to cover your bases.
Why would he assume Yukina's sending Mikage out? She got the order, he didn't.
Yep, she trusted him to have something planned.
"In fact, they might badmouth him behind his back."
Like you just did?
Yukina > her own reputation. Solid.
I can respect MC for willing to take the dirty side.
He's the one who thinks one step ahead.
Also noticed that the artist of the manga changes a few chapters after this. I kind of like it as it is, simple but expressive enough without going to extremes, and with just a slight bit of personality to make it distinguishable from most.