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"So... will you join the hashira training?" Tanjiro asked, scratching his head and looking a little nervous.
Giyuu let out a small sigh and glanced at you before answering. "Yeah... fine. I’ll join."
You lit up instantly. "HA! TOLD YOU IT'D WORK, TANJIRO!! "you said, way too loud for a quiet restaurant.
Tanjiro smiled. "Yeah, yeah. We should probably head back to Tengen’s before they think we ran away or something."
"True! Let’s go before one of his wives kicks down the door."
You jumped up from your seat and without even thinking,threw your arms around Giyuu in a hug. "Proud of you!!! Growth! We love to see it."
He completely froze. Didn’t hug back. Didn’t move. Just stood there like you’d short circuited his entire nervous system.
"...You’re hugging me again" he muttered.
"Yeah? What about it?? "
"...Nothing..? "
You stepped back, grinning like you just won a prize. "Get used to it. You're stuck with me now."
He didn’t respond. Just gave you a look something between confusion and... Affection?
Tanjiro was already halfway to the door. "Come on, guys!!! "
You jogged after him. Giyuu followed behind, hands in his pockets, quiet as usual. But every once in a while, you caught him glancing your way...
"Also... Y/n, Tanjiro... thank you" Giyuu mumbled, eyes dropping to the ground as he walked.
You blinked, then let out a small snort. "Pfft wait, really? You’re thanking us? I mean, yeah, you should, but that’s not the point!!! "
You patted his shoulder with a grin. "You’re gonna be training us, so we should be thanking you! And anyway, don’t mention it we’re friends!"
Tanjiro nodded quickly beside you. "Yeah, we are!"
Giyuu glanced up at you, something soft in his eyes, and let a small smile tug at his lips.
"Friends... huh. I never really had friends before. Not since Sabito."
Tanjiro tilted his head. "But... aren’t you always talking to Kocho-san?"
"She keeps telling me I have no friends and bullies me constantly" he said flatly.
You burst out laughing. "Tbh I’d do the same."
Giyuu blinked at you, betrayed.
You quickly slapped a hand over your mouth. "I mean uhhh...!!I mean it with love!! Love bullying! Friendly bullying!"
Tanjiro sighed, but he was smiling too.
𝕋𝕚𝕞𝕖 𝕤𝕜𝕚𝕡 𝕒𝕥 𝕋𝕖𝕟𝕘𝕖𝕟'𝕤 𝕞𝕒𝕟𝕤𝕚𝕠𝕟 :
"I’ll go write a letter to Ubuyashiki-sama! Can you tell Uzui-san we’re back?"
"Alright!" you said with a grin, then started walking through the halls.
"TENGEN?! WHERE ARE YOU??!!?!? " you shouted.
"Y/N!! YOU’RE BACK, JUST IN TIME FOR MY COOKING!" Uzui shouted from the kitchen, holding up a plate like it was treasure.
You eyed the food suspiciously "Am I gonna get food poisoning? Did someone test this already?"
"Tch! Shut up and eat!" he said, grabbing your arm and dragging you into the kitchen.
His three wives were already there. "Hey babes, I’m back! Also, Tomioka liked the food!" You said
"Glad to hear it!" Suma said. "What about you, Y/n?Did you like it?"
"Yep! Super delicious!" you said as you picked up a pair of chopsticks.
You paused, squinting at the plate. "...Wait, hold on what the hell is this?"
"It’s F/F!" Makio grinned.
"That’s my favorite! How’d you-?"
"Because I pay attention," Uzui said dramatically, arms crossed and looking way too proud of himself.
You ignored his smug look and took a bite.
"...Mhm. Ew. Wait. No. Mhm. Okay, it’s actually good!!! " you shouted, mouth full.
Uzui visibly relaxed, then smirked. "HA! I TOLD YOU. Never doubt my skills in the kitchen!"
Hinatsuru giggled. "We always take turns cooking, y/n!!
"Wait, then who cooked yesterday?" you asked.
"Makio did!! "Suma said.
"And I made the snacks!" Hinatsuru added.
"And I was the taste tester and hype man!" Uzui said with a wink and you snorted
After the plate was empty and your stomach was completely full, you leaned back in your chair with a satisfied sigh.
"Alright, Uzui. I approve of your cooking skills!" you said, grinning.
"I told you! I’ve got brains, talent, good looks without forgetting my amazing cooking!" he said proudly, arms crossed.
You chuckled and shook your head.
"You know," Suma giggled, "he actually spent a lot of time preparing it! He said it had to be perfect for you!"
"HEY! WHY ARE YOU RATTING ME OUT?!" Tengen yelled, turning to her.
"Calm down,mister flashy" you teased.
Makio leaned forward, looking at you closely. "You know, I always knew you were pretty, but you look even prettier than Tengen-sama described. I didn’t really pay attention to you last time."
"Oh? So he called me pretty?" you giggled.
Before you could say anything else, Tengen smacked your arm lightly.
"Don’t let that get through your thick head, dumbass!" he shouted, turning away quickly his ears turning pink.
Hinatsuru covered her mouth, giggling softly.
𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 :𝐃𝐃
"She’s really pretty" Tengen muttered, wincing as his wives helped him walk after the upper moon battle.
"Indeed. Strong, smart, and beautiful" Hinatsuru said, nodding.
"So? What do you all say about making her my fourth wife?" Tengen asked with a smirk.
"EH?! Your fourth wife?! What about us?! " Suma cried out, eyes wide.
"Don’t worry. If you talk to her and get to know her... you’ll fall in love eventually" he replied flatly.
𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 :𝐃
After that, Uzui left because one of the guys he was training called for him. Now you were alone with Makio, Hinatsuru, and Suma.
"You're so cute, Y/N!!" Suma squealed, practically sparkling.
"Thanks, darling. You're way cuter though!" you giggled, nudging her.
Just then, Tanjiro stepped into the room.
"Hey!! " he greeted, smiling as he sat down beside you.
"Y/n...Tanjiro...thank you so much..!!" Hinatsuru said softly.
Tanjiro blinked, confused, while you stared at her blankly for a second.
"Is it because of the fight in the Entertainment District?? " you asked.
"Yeah! Thank you both for helping Tengen out. If he’d been alone, he would've been done for..and so would we" Suma said, her voice trembling a little as tears welled up in her eyes.
Makio gently patted her shoulder.
"Even after he retired, he still blames himself. And… he keeps mumbling in his sleep. About how he should’ve done more. About how he wants to keep fighting" Suma added, looking down.
Hinatsuru looked up, eyes steady.
"Tanjiro..Y/n.Please… defeat Muzan Kibutsuji!! "
You stood up, smirking as you placed your hands on your hips.
"Don’t worry your pretty little heads, you three. We got this. And I promise...I'll get revenge soon."
You winked dramatically, making all three of them blush.
"I-...Thanks..." Makio mumbled, still flustered
"Well, I'mma go to sleep. It's getting pretty late, ladies" you said, stretching as you stood up and started walking toward the door.
"Yes!! Good night!!! " Suma called out sweetly behind you.
Tanjiro quickly stood up and followed you out, flashing his usual bright smile. "Good night!" he chimed, jogging to catch up.
𝙾𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚛𝚘𝚘𝚖 :𝙳
You took a deep breath the moment the door closed and let out an exhausted sigh.
"Tch… Why do we have to train? WHO THE HELL SAID I WANTED TO GET STRONGER?!? " you yelled as you dramatically threw yourself onto the bed.
Tanjiro winced a little, chuckling nervously. "Well… it's good to burn calories?"
You immediately sat up and stared at him. "Oh?! So you're saying I'm a fatass?!! "
"WHAT!!NOOO!!! OF COURSE NOT!! YOU'RE REALLY SKINNY AND PRETTY AND-" he panicked, waving his hands as he blurted it all out.
You yawned mid-rant. "Yeah, I'm kidding."
Tanjiro let out a sigh of relief, pressing a hand to his chest. "You almost gave me a heart attack!! "
"I heard tomorrow’s training is going to be way harder than yesterday" he added, more quietly this time.
"Mhm… yeah…" you mumbled, already half-asleep, your voice trailing off as you sank deeper into the covers.
Seconds later, you were completely knocked out.
Tanjiro smiled softly at your sleeping form, shaking his head. "She's so cute.. "
𝕋𝕚𝕞𝕖 𝕤𝕜𝕚𝕡 𝕣𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥 𝕓𝕖𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕖 𝕗𝕚𝕟𝕚𝕤𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕦𝕡 :𝔻
"Today, you all will go to the mountain like usual BUT! I’ll be coming with you to spar!" Uzui said with a cocky grin.
You stared at him, deadpan. "...Really? You chose this day? When I’m tired? When I just wanna sleep? AND WHEN IT’S FUCKING NIGHTTIME?!?! "
He didn’t even flinch. "That’s your problem, Y/n. You’re gonna follow my orders, like it or not."
"Bro, what happened to ‘flashy’?? This ain’t flashy this is torture!" you yelled as he started dragging you uphill by the sleeve like a sack of rice.
"Quit whining!" he barked, still grinning as the rest of the Demon Slayers trudged behind you both.
Eventually, you all reached a flat, open area on the mountain, dimly lit by moonlight. Tengen finally let go of your sleeve and clapped his hands once.
"Let’s begin!!! "
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