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Your eyes widened. "Wait... so I actually beat you up once? Me? Against the legendary Yoriichi Tsugikuni?! "
His lips curved into a small smile. "You did not defeat me. You were simply reckless and I let my guard down for a moment. That was all."
"Uh huh, sure. Sounds like an excuse to protect your pride, old man! " you teased, poking his chest lightly.
Yoriichi tilted his head slightly, amusement flickering in his eyes. "Old man? I was your husband, remember? You never called me that before"
Your cheeks burned slightly, and you looked away. "Well... yeah, but back then I was probably too busy being obsessed with you to call you names."
He chuckled softly, the sound warm and deep. "Obsessed? That's a strong word, y/n"
"You're literally haunting my dreams, babe, I think obsessed is the right word. " you shot back, smirking, though your voice trembled just a little at the truth in your words.
For a moment, Yoriichi didn't respond. His eyes lingered on you, red irises glowing faintly in the dreamscape, as though he were seeing you not just as you were now, but as you had been centuries ago.
"You always said that," he murmured finally, his voice low. "That you would find me, even in another life. And here you are. You kept your word."
Your breath caught in your throat. His words wrapped around you like a heavy blanket, suffocating and comforting all at once. You forced a laugh to cut through the weight in your chest. "Well, what can I say? Truck-kun did me a favor. "
Yoriichi tilted his head at the strange name, but let it go. Instead, his hand cupped your cheek gently, his thumb brushing your skin like he was scared you'd vanish.
"You are still the same. Freaky, weird...and yet, the only person I could ever love. "
Your heart skipped. You quickly smacked his arm, trying to lighten the mood. "Don't say stuff like that so calmly! You're gonna kill me faster than Muzan. "
His lips curved faintly. "Then I will protect you again, just like before."
The dream began to blur faintly around the edges, the soft glow fading. You felt his forehead press against yours...
𝔼𝕟𝕕 𝕠𝕗 𝕕𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕞
You slowly opened your eyes to see a certain red eyed boy looking down at you, his gaze softening when it met yours. His lips twitched as if he had just realized you were awake.
"Morning, Y/n! " he said quickly, trying to keep his voice casual. "You...you slept well? "
You blinked a few times, stretching lightly. "Uhmm, morning, Tanjiro! " you yawned, letting your arms fall by your sides. "Slept well, I guess? And you? "
You slowly got up, and he quickly followed, looking away as he cleared his throat. "Good good! " His gaze flickered back to you constantly, his cheeks faintly pink.
"By the way, I saw you staring, but I'll act like I didn't see it, " you replied, smirking.
His eyes widened a bit, and he scratched the back of his neck nervously. "I..I wasn't staring! Just checking if you were okay...?breathing, y'know? "
"Yeah, yeah, sure whatever pleases you, " you giggled.
He exhaled audibly, his shoulders relaxing slightly. "Yeah ,we should go get breakfast! Uzui and his wives already prepared it for us! "
"Ooo!! Last to arrive gets the least food!! " you yelled, running toward the dining area. He quickly ran after you.
"HEYY!! NOT FAIR! " he yelled as you both reached the dining room.
"Hehe heheheheheheheh! I won, loser " you grinned at him and walked in.
"Morning, ladies! " Tengen and his wives turned to you, and without any warning, Suma lunged at you, tearing up. "Y/n!!! Do you have to go? " she cried.
Makio tried to pry her off you. "GET OFF HER!! " Hinatsuru chuckled softly."Ignore them! Breakfast is on the table!! Hope you enjoy it" she said, smiling at you, blushing a bit.
Tengen hurried you to your seat. "C'mon!! I made fried fish again!! " He smirked, watching your eyes light up.
"OMG REALLY??? YOU'RE THE BEST! " you said as you started eating.
"Mhm, tasty!! " you added, eyes closed and mouth full of food.
"Hah, I know " Tengen laughed proudly.
Tanjiro soon joined, sitting next to you, still stealing glances when he thought you weren't looking.
Suma leaned slightly toward you, brushing a strand of your hair behind your ear. "Y/n promise you'll be careful while training!"
You blinked at her, oblivious to the worry in her eyes. "Of course, silly! I'm not gonna die or anything...maybe. "
Makio and Hinatsuru exchanged looks, each hiding their frantic thoughts while trying to smile. "Just...don't get too distracted, okay? " Makio added.
You grinned at all of them, completely oblivious to their simping. "Relax, I got this! Now, who wants some more F/F? "
They all stared at you, hearts fluttering, completely melted by your sudden energy. Tengen shook his head, still laughing.
Tanjiro watched quietly, his own feelings bubbling beneath the surface, and you had no idea.
After breakfast, it was time to say goodbye. Suma clutched your hands tightly. "Y/n please come back safe "
You laughed softly. "I will! I promise! Don't worry so much! "
Makio hugged your arm. "We'll miss you a lot!!! "
Hinatsuru pouted slightly, trying to act casual. "Yeah...just..train hard, okay? "
You waved at all of them, smiling. "I will! You guys enjoy yourselves too! "
Tengen smirked. "Off you go then,don't get into too much trouble! "
You and Tanjiro walked out together. He kept stealing glances at you, trying to act casual, but his lips kept twitching into small smiles.
"So... Muichiro's next, huh? " he said casually, though his eyes betrayed him.
"Yeah, heard the training'll be really hard " you said, sulking as you walked, not wanting to train anymore.
"Oh, lighten up!! I'm sure he'll cut you some slack..well, hopefully! " Tanjiro tried to comfort you, but you ignored him.
Soon enough, you found yourself in front of Muichiro's estate, and a loud voice carried through the air. "PLEASE STOP! I CAN'T DO THIS ANYMORE!! " a random slayer yelled.
"What are you talking about? " Muichiro asked, his tone calm but sharp. Then he added, "If you can't handle this..you're guaranteed to be devoured. "
"AHHH UH! " the demon slayer yelled, swinging his wooden sword, only to be knocked down by Muichiro's effortlessly precise strike.
"If this was a real fight, you'd be dead three times over..." he muttered, standing over the slayer. The others got up quickly, attacking him, but he dodged every strike and beat them back with controlled swings of his wooden sword.
"Oo..died again" he mumbled under his breath as he continued fending them off.
Soon enough, he noticed you and Tanjiro standing at the edge of the training grounds. His lips curved into a wide smile. "HEY, Y/N!! Hey, Tanjiro!! You're here!! "
"Hey, Tokito... I see you've recovered, " Tanjiro said, scratching the back of his neck awkwardly.
"Hey there, Mui!! " you managed to say, trying not to think about what might happen if he attacked you next.
"Heh! You shouldn't even have come! "
Muichiro's crow, aka your worst enemy, cawed at the other slayers behind you.
"Oh, you little-! " you grumbled, almost jumping toward the branch she was perched on, before Muichiro interrupted.
"Ignore her, " he said simply to you, still smiling.
Tanjiro grinned,his heart racing with excitement. "I'm excited to train with you, Tokito!! "
"I'm excited myself, Tanjiro. I want to show you two something!! Follow me, " Muichiro said, guiding you and Tanjiro to the back of the mansion, toward a tiny room, just a small workshop.
"We're coming in! " Muichiro said, knocking lightly before inviting himself inside.
"Ah! Mr. Kanamori! " Tanjiro said, surprised.
"Well, if it isn't Y/n and Tanjiro! And it looks like you two healed quite nicely, " Kanamori replied with a small bow.
"Yes, thanks " you said nonchalantly, looking around the small room.
"But..why are you here?- " Tanjiro asked, and Muichiro quickly cut him off.
"Because I invited him " Tokito replied, picking up two swords and handing them to you and Tanjiro.
"Would you two mind holding these for me?"
"Not at all!! " Tanjiro said eagerly, and you shook your head with a grin.
Then Muichiro tossed two paper planes at you, and the moment they touched the swords, the blades sliced them perfectly in half.
"Oo!! That's some impressive work! " you said, eyes wide.
"Glad you think that!! " Muichiro said, a small smile tugging at his lips.
"It's so sharp!! " Tanjiro finally said, still amazed.
"Good, now you see why I wanted Mr. Kanamori here " Muichiro added.
"Does this mean that..? " Tanjiro started, glancing at Kanamori.
"Sure it does!! I've been stationed here to tend all of his swords! " Kanamori said, pointing at Muichiro.
"After that battle, I wanted my swords to always be ready and sharpened, ready for battle. When I told the master, he approved of my request" Tokito added calmly.
"Damn? I want that too!! " you said, eyes sparkling with excitement.
Muichiro's lips curved faintly. "Maybe..you'll get your chance too. "
You blinked at him, heart racing slightly. "Really?what do you mean??? "
"You'll see.." he said quietly, eyes flickering toward you for just a moment before returning to the swords.
"Your wide open! Pick up your sword! " Muichiro shouted.
The demon slayer screamed, "AHHHH!! " and swung at him, only to be struck by
him again, dropping his sword.
"If you let your emotions guide your attacks... you'll never be a match for your opponent. In all seriousness, you'll die. Even one mistake, one slip, can be fatal. You need to control all your movements; that's the only way you survive. Let's call it a day then, shall we? " Muichiro said, leaving the room and leaving you, Tanjiro, and the other slayers behind.
"Hey, y/n..why don't you tell Muichiro to ease up a bit? At this rate, he'll kill us before the demon does" a random slayer complained, leaning against the wall.
"Oh, stop bitching ar-"
But Tanjiro quickly cut you off, holding a hand up. "I'm sure he has it harder than us! After all, he's training demon slayers nonstop! "
"You have a point" the slayer replied, rolling his eyes. "But seriously, y/n, he didn't even give us a break! My arms feel like jelly! "
You smirked, tilting your head. "Well, duh. That's kind of the point of training. You don't get stronger sitting around whining. "
"Heh easy for you to say, you didn't just get thrown across the room like I did" the slayer grumbled.
Tanjiro glanced at you, cheeks faintly pink. "Y/n..maybe don't make it sound so fun for him "
"Why not? " you shrugged, spinning your sword lightly in your hands. "If you're not enjoying yourself, you're doing it wrong! "
The slayer groaned dramatically. "I hate you sometimes..!"
"Nah, don't hate me, babe. Hate Muichiro for making me this strong instead" you said with a wink.
Tanjiro couldn't help but smile nervously, scratching the back of his neck. "Y/n ,your energy..it's...kind of..overwhelming sometimes. "
You laughed softly. "Overwhelming? Me? Never! "
The slayer peeked at you, sighing. "I swear..!!!you don't even know how lucky you are. He barely looks at us, but you? You get all the attention"
"Attention? Pfft, I'm just doing my thing, obviously" you said innocently, shrugging.
Tanjiro's lips twitched into a small smile. "Well..she does have a point. We just have to try harder, I guess.."
The slayer groaned again. "Try harder? Man,I'm exhausted. I'll probably die before the next training session.."
You grinned mischievously. "Oh, don't be so dramatic! You'll survive maybe. "
"Y/n!" Tanjiro warned softly, trying to keep you from teasing too much.
"Relax, I'm just saying the truth... you guys need to keep up with me anyway! " you said, twirling around and pretending to dust imaginary sweat off your shoulders.
The slayer muttered under his breath. "Why do I even hang around "
Tanjiro chuckled quietly, shaking his head. "She's...not wrong though. Muichiro's training really is insane.."
You grinned. "Exactly!! Now come on, let's head outside and get some fresh air before he decides to throw more paper planes at us. "
𝕆𝕦𝕥𝕤𝕚𝕕𝕖...
"Here, take this, " a girl said, handing you a towel to wipe your face.
"Thanks, bae! " you said, taking it and wiping your sweat.
"Mhm? Where's Tokito going? " Tanjiro asked, watching Muichiro leave the mansion.
"Mhm... dunno, " you said casually, acting oblivious, even though you knew he was going to train with Sanemi and Iguro.(BRO,WHY'S SANEMI SO FUCKING HOT??????)
Tanjiro frowned slightly. "You... you do know, don't you? "
"What? Me? Know what? " you said innocently, spinning the towel in your hands.Tanjiro sighed, walking ahead without looking back.
"WAI FOR MEEEE!! " you yelled, running after him.
While you were busy chatting with some demon slayers. Sanemi, obanai and Muichiro were busy talking about...
I wonder who?
You.
"How's daytime training been treating you? " Obanai asked Muichiro.
"Well, y/n came today! " Muichiro said, a soft smile spreading across his face.
Sanemi smirked at the mention of your name. "Heh... that brat already finished training with Tengen? " he chuckled.
"Oh, and Tanjiro came too. His injuries, as well as y/n's, are healing. They'll be fully recovered by the time they reach your training, Iguro, " Muichiro added, his smile fading into his usual serious expression.
"Is that so? I won't be holding back then... " Iguro said, gripping his sword tightly.
"Tch... just because he got stronger doesn't mean he's stronger than a Hashira! I'll show him, " Sanemi muttered, scowling.
𝕋𝕠𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕣𝕠𝕨...
"That's it you're dead " Muichiro said, turning toward a young slayer behind him.
"You there never stop moving! " he ordered, striking at the slayer from the side.
"There's not enough urgency here..why don't we try with real swords? " Muichiro added, motioning for the wooden weapons to be swapped for real ones.
"Yes, sir!! " the slayer stammered, rushing to grab the blades.
"Now...let's begin..." Muichiro said calmly.
"Wait, seriously?! " the other slayer asked, terrified, gripping the blade with shaking hands.
"I..-I can't.." he added, knees wobbling.
"Come " Tokito said, gesturing for him to take a step closer.
"ARE YOU JUST GONNA KEEP WAITING OR-"
"Tokito!! This is too much! " Tanjiro yelled, panic in his voice, as the poor slayer collapsed to his knees.
You rolled your eyes. "Nah, lemme show you how a pro does it, " you said proudly, picking up your wooden sword.
Everyone's eyes widened as you took your stance. Muichiro's lips curved faintly. "Yes yes!! Sure!! :D " he said, stepping into a fighting stance. He tossed his real blade aside and grabbed a wooden one instead, ready to spar with you.
The two of you faced each other, the air tense with anticipation. You lunged first, swinging your sword in a wide arc, and Muichiro effortlessly blocked, the wood clashing with a loud smack.
"Whoa! Okay, that was close " you said, spinning around to strike again.
Muichiro's eyes followed every movement calmly, his blade precise and smooth. "You're fast..but control your swings. Don't overextend. "
"Control, right! Got it! " you said, grinning, swinging again. This time, Muichiro parried and stepped closer, forcing you to retreat.
Tanjiro watched from the side, eyes wide. "Y/n...she's amazing!! "
"Of course I am, duh! " you whispered back, striking a playful pose before lunging again.
Your strikes were messy but surprisingly accurate, and Muichiro blocked each one with ease, occasionally flicking his blade in a way that made you stumble back just slightly.
"Not bad, Y/n... you have potential " he said softly, and his faint smile made your heart skip a beat.
"Potential? Hah! I'm already a pro! " you yelled, spinning and striking at his side. Muichiro blocked again, and the tip of his sword tapped your shoulder lightly, signaling a point.
"Good...keep your guard up, " he said calmly. "Too many gaps in your defense."
You narrowed your eyes, grinning. "Gaps? I don't have gaps!! " you yelled, swinging wildly in a dramatic overhead strike. Muichiro sidestepped easily, guiding your sword harmlessly to the side.
The slayers around you all gasped, watching your sword clash with Muichiro's. Tanjiro shifted nervously, trying not to look too impressed.
"See! Told you I could handle this! " you said, striking again, landing a light tap on his wooden sword.
Muichiro chuckled softly. "Not bad..but you're predictable. Watch your timing. "
You blinked, then laughed. "Predictable? Hah! You wish! " You spun, feinting left, then lunged right. Muichiro barely moved, catching your sword mid-strike.
"Better..." he said quietly, stepping back and letting you recover.
You panted lightly, grinning. "Ooo his is fun!! I want more! "
"Good..because I plan to push you until you can anticipate every move" Muichiro said, his eyes flickering toward you for a brief second, a soft edge hidden beneath his calm tone.
Tanjiro's jaw dropped slightly. "Y/n...she's..really good"
"Of course I am, bbg! " you whispered, twirling your sword with a confident grin.
𝕋𝕚𝕞𝕖 𝕤𝕜𝕚𝕡
You and Muichiro kept training until the sun dipped below the horizon and the moon rose high, casting a soft silver glow across the estate. The other slayers had left, heading to sleep, leaving just the two of you in the quiet night.
You were panting, gripping your wooden sword loosely. "Alright... that's enough, I'm tired!!! " you yelled, collapsing forward.
But Muichiro was faster. He caught you just in time, holding you firmly in his arms, and a small laugh escaped him. "I got you, don't worry! " he said, steadying you.
As you blinked up at him, the moonlight hit your face, soft and gentle, highlighting your features and making your eyes seem to shimmer. Your hair fell around your shoulders. Every single detail of your face seemed to glow, and your slight exhaustion only made you look more delicate more beautiful?
Muichiro's heart skipped a beat. His chest tightened, and he felt warmth spreading through him, an unfamiliar flutter in his chest he couldn't ignore. He couldn't look away. For a moment, the world seemed to shrink until all he could see was you, glowing in the moonlight.
"You..." he whispered softly, his voice quieter than he intended. His eyes flickered down to your lips for a second before snapping back up, cheeks faintly pink.
You blinked at him, confused by the intensity of his gaze. "Hm? What's wrong, Tokito? " you asked innocently, tilting your head.
"Nothin? nothing at all " he muttered quickly, clearing his throat and forcing himself to smile. But even as he spoke, his heartbeat thundered in his ears, and his hands, still holding you, felt just a little too warm.
You yawned and stretched lazily, still leaning slightly against him. "Man... you're strong, bbg. I didn't think training could be this tiring"
Muichiro's chest tightened again. "You... you were amazing today, y/n!!" he said quietly, almost to himself, the words slipping out without thinking.
You blinked at him again, completely oblivious, and grinned. "Yeah! I know, right? Honestly, I'm impressed with myself too! "
Muichiro's fingers tightened ever so slightly around your waist, and he swallowed hard. His breath caught as he watched the moonlight dance across your features, illuminating just how...breathtaking you looked tonight.
For a moment, he simply stood there, holding you, letting the quiet night and the silver glow of the moon fill the space between you. His mind raced, heart pounding, but his calm mask remained though only barely.
"Alright, alright..." you finally said, stepping back slightly. "I'll let you breathe now, pro! "
He blinked, forcing himself to release you slowly, though his gaze lingered on you, tracing every detail, every glimmer in your eyes. Even in the quiet moonlight, even after a full day of training, you were impossible to ignore.
"Mm rest well tonight, y/n, " he said softly, still feeling his chest beat faster than it should.
You smiled, yawning again. "Yeah you too, Tokito. Don't stay up too late thinking about me or anything! "
He swallowed, a small, almost inaudible laugh escaping him. "..Of course, " he murmured, though his heart didn't quite believe his words."Also... you finished your training with me" Muichiro said with a small smile. "You can move on to the next Hashira now."
"OMG, REALLY?!" You practically launched yourself at him, tackling him to the ground and pressing a quick kiss against his cheek.
"FINALLY!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! " you cheered, hugging him tightly.
Muichiro's face flushed red as his heart thudded loudly in his chest. "Y-y-yeah... you can leave tomorrow mornin" he stammered, still stunned by your sudden affection..
𝕋𝕚𝕞𝕖 𝕤𝕜𝕚𝕡 𝕥𝕠 𝕥𝕠𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕣𝕠𝕨...
Tanjiro had finally wrapped up his training with Muichiro, and the two of them were now in the backyard tossing paper planes back and forth.
"If you win even one round out of the next five, I'll act softer toward the rest of the Corps," Muichiro said calmly, laying out the rules.
"Huh?! Only one? I'll win for sure!!" Tanjiro declared with determination.
You leaned against the wall, arms crossed, trying to hold back your laughter. 'Pfft-he's gonna lose...!!' you thought, covering your mouth.
Just as you expected, Muichiro won every single round without even breaking a sweat, while Tanjiro sat sulking with his head hanging.
"H-how... how did I lose all of them...?" Tanjiro muttered in disbelief.
"Alright, watch how the pro does it!!" you announced proudly, grabbing a piece of paper and quickly folding it into a plane.
Muichiro blinked, cheeks tinting pink as he stuttered, "A-are you sure...?"
"Yes I am! Now c'mon, get ready!" you grinned, stepping into position.
This time, Muichiro found himself way too distracted by you,your energy, your confidence, and the way you laughed every time your plane soared farther than his. He fumbled, blushed, and ended up losing most of the rounds. Out of all of them, he only managed to win two.
"HAH!! TOLD YA!! " you cheered, throwing your hands in the air before patting Muichiro's back as he sulked quietly, lips pressed in a thin line, though his red cheeks betrayed how flustered he was.
You were walking down the hallway, while Tanjiro and Muichiro were talking. They asked you to come along, but you shook your head, saying you had to 'pack your bags.'
You were folding up your things, stuffing them into your bag when a shadow leaned against the doorframe.
"Hey there, gorgeous," the slayer drawled, smirking as he gave you a slow wink. "Leaving so soon already?"
You froze halfway through packing, giving him a small nod.
He stepped closer, arms crossed like he had all the time in the world. "Shame. I was hoping to get to know you a little better before you disappear."
"Mm." You hummed, not really looking at him.
"Don't be shy," he teased, lowering his voice. "Someone like you doesn't come around often."
Before you could answer, another presence slipped in. Muichiro stood there, his expression blank toward the other slayer, but his hand rested lightly on the doorframe, like he was placing himself between you and the guy.
"Go back to training.𝐍𝐨𝐰" he said calmly, though there was steel underneath the softness.
The slayer frowned. "Relax, I was just-! "
"I wasn't asking." Muichiro's eyes narrowed just slightly, and though his voice never rose, the weight of it pressed down hard enough that the guy backed off immediately. He muttered something under his breath before walking away.
You blinked at Muichiro, who turned his head to you. His tone shifted when he spoke again, gentle now. "Are you okay?"
You let out a small laugh. "Yeah, don't worry. I wasn't about to run off with Mr. Charming."
His lips tugged in the faintest smile, almost unnoticeable. "Good. You shouldn't waste your time with someone like him."
"Y/n!! Tanjiro!! It's been a while!! It's so nice seeing you two!! Feel free to make yourselves at home! " Mitsuri said with her usual excitement before wrapping you in a warm hug.
"Pfft- I missed you cutie!! " you grinned, hugging her back, and Mitsuri instantly turned red.
"It's so nice to see you too! " Tanjiro added politely, smiling as Mitsuri grabbed both your hands and dragged you inside.
"I'll be making black tea and pancakes!! With lots and lots of butter, okay? " she announced happily.
"I can't wait to taste them!! " you replied, giggling as Tanjiro trailed behind, looking dumbfounded.
𝕀𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕜𝕚𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕖𝕟...
"There you go! Enjoy!! Help yourselves and dig in! " Mitsuri set the plates down, her smile brighter than ever.
Tanjiro tilted his head, unsure. "Uhm... how do I eat something like this... "
Without warning, you snatched his fork and knife, cut a piece, and leaned over. "Say AAAAAA. "
"Aa-!" Before he could even finish, you shoved the pancake into his mouth.
"Like this ehahahaheushfkh!! " you laughed so hard you nearly choked, while Mitsuri covered her mouth, giggling.
Tanjiro chewed quickly, his cheeks pink. "It's so good!! " he said once he swallowed.
"Do you want me to feed you, Y/n? " Mitsuri asked sweetly.
You gasped dramatically and nodded like crazy. "YEAYESYESYSYEYEGEY!! "
She giggled softly, feeding you bite by bite, and you happily accepted every piece.
"Also! When you two are done, can you change into this?? " she said suddenly, pulling out two ballerina outfits from behind her back.
You froze, staring at the frilly pink mess. "Uhm... " you laughed awkwardly.
"Sureeee... " you sighed finally, already regretting it.
"Yes! Of course! " Tanjiro replied instantly, not even glancing at what he had just agreed to..
You, Tanjiro and the other demon slayers tried your best to copy Mitsuri’s movements.
"Jump as fast as you can!! " Mitsuri said happily, clapping her hands.
Everyone followed, though some were already out of breath.
"Great!! Now to the next exercise!! Time to stretch !! Now limber up!!" she added cheerfully.
Tanjiro sat down in front of another slayer and they tried to help each other stretch.
"Oh no no !! That’s not how it works !! Let me show you!!"Mitsuri smiled and moved closer.
She placed her legs around the guy’s poor legs and pushed with a surprising amount of strength. The guy let out a loud yell.
"AGHHH!!! "
You and Tanjiro both froze with horrified faces.
"I-i am not doing that!! " you said quickly, shaking your head.
Before you could move away, Mitsuri grabbed your hand with a big smile.
"Your turn Y/n!!! " she said, pulling you down onto the mat.
"W-wait wait !! Nooo!! " you yelled as she started stretching your legs.
"AGHH !! NONONO!!! " you cried out, gripping the floor.
"Just hang on !! You got this!! " Tanjiro said nervously, trying to encourage you.
"Yes !! You are doing such a good job!! " Mitsuri beamed and gently let go of you.
You rolled on the floor holding your legs dramatically. "I can’t feel my soul anymore" you groaned.
Mitsuri laughed softly. "See !! That wasn’t so bad!! " she said and then turned her attention. "Your turn Tanjiro!! "
She pointed at the floor you were on and Tanjiro gulped nervously.
"E-erm… can I maybe skip-! "
Before he could finish, Mitsuri was already pulling him down with her cheerful tonebefore he could finish his excuse.
"Don’t be shy ! This’ll help you get so flexible and strong !!"
Tanjiro’s face turned bright red as Mitsuri hooked her legs around his and pushed. His back arched and a strangled noise forced its way out of his throat.
"A-AGHHH !!"
You slapped your hand over your mouth, shoulders shaking so hard you nearly fell. "Oh my god, you sound like a dying tea kettle-!"
Tanjiro twisted his neck to glare at you through watery eyes. "I-it’s not funny !"
"Yes it is !!" you cackled, almost tipping over from laughing too hard.
"Y/n, stop laughing at him!" Mitsuri scolded sweetly, though even she looked like she was trying not to giggle. "Stretching isn’t easy at first, but see ? Look how far he’s going already!"
"Yeah, straight into the afterlife" you muttered, and Tanjiro groaned, clutching his legs like he was holding his life together.
Mitsuri let him go gently, clapping her hands together. "Perfect !! You both did amazing ! I’m so proud of you !" She bounced, full of energy..
Meanwhile, Tanjiro slumped on the ground like a broken doll, still clutching his legs. You poked him with your finger.
"You alive, champ ?"
"I… think so…" he wheezed, clearly trying not to cry.
You grinned, holding back another laugh, and then Mitsuri’s bright eyes landed on you again.
"Alright, next exercise ! And this one involves even more stretching ~~~"
Your blood ran cold. "Wait WHAT?!? "
Tanjiro groaned even louder, his face buried in his arms.
You looked at him, smirking. "You look so done, bro. I feel that energy, I really do.."
He peeked at you with red eyes. "Y/n… don’t you dare laugh at me again!! "
"Too late" you giggled. "I already did, loser! "
Mitsuri clapped her hands together. "Okay ! Now, everyone pair up ! Partner stretches are next!!"
You and Tanjiro ended up together, obviously. You tried to get him to look at you with your cheeky grin. "Ready to get wrecked?!"
Tanjiro groaned. "I feel like I’m already halfway to death…"
(Also, I wrote this chapter,before I got logged out of my account and I'm adding a lot more to make it longer!!
My goal is probably 10000 words :D)
You plopped down at the small table in the corner of the kitchen, eyes lighting up at the sweets Mitsuri had made. Little cakes, cookies, and chocolate-covered strawberries were stacked neatly on a plate.
"Okay… okay… I don’t even know where to start!!" you said, reaching for a strawberry first.
Mitsuri hovered nearby, hands clasped together, eyes glued to you. Every time you laughed or reached for another treat, her cheeks flushed pink and she bounced slightly on her heels.
"You’re..so cute when you eat!!" she murmured quietly, almost to herself.
You blinked at her. "Uh...thanks?!" You popped the strawberry into your mouth, chewing slowly, completely oblivious to Mitsuri practically melting as she watched.
She bit her lip, trying not to squeal. "I-I just… wow… everything about you..watching you enjoy the food… it’s the best thing ever!!"
You tilted your head. "Huh… okay, sure!! Thanks, I guess!! " You grabbed a cookie next, dunking it lightly into the chocolate sauce.
Mitsuri’s eyes sparkled, and she leaned a little closer, pretending to fix the tablecloth but really just staring at you. "Even the way you hold the cookie...perfect!! So delicate...and strong all at once!!"
You smirked, not really catching on. "Delicate and strong, huh? That’s a new combo!! "
She nodded frantically, hugging herself a little. "Yes!! Exactly!! That’s what I mean… everything about you is just… wow!! "
You laughed, taking another bite of strawberry. "Wow, you really like watching me eat, huh?"
Mitsuri ducked her head and bounced on her toes. "N-No!! Not just watching… just… everything!! You’re just… amazing!!"
You grinned, completely oblivious. "Okay okay… thanks!! I mean… you made all this just for me?!"
She nodded eagerly, eyes sparkling. "Of course!! I wanted it perfect!! You deserve the best!!"
You laughed again"Well… you did an amazing job!! These look incredible!! " You grabbed a chocolate-covered strawberry and popped it in your mouth.
Mitsuri leaned closer, hands clasped over her chest, and whispered quietly "The way you eat it..it’s… so cute… I could watch you all day!! "
You chewed, blinking at her. "Uh… really? Well… thanks!! "
She nodded furiously, bouncing a little. "Y-Yeah!! It’s just… seeing you happy… makes me… BOOM BOOM!!! I can’t even explain it!! "
You shrugged, smirking. "Alright, alright…I’ll take it. But don’t get too carried away.. "
Mitsuri’s eyes followed every bite you took, her hands fidgeting nervously. "I-I'm not!! I just...I like seeing you enjoy the sweets!! That’s all!!..."
You laughed, grabbing another cookie. "Well...!keep watching then!! You’re doing a great job..? "
She practically glowed, hiding her hands behind her back while keeping her eyes locked on you. Every little laugh you made, every bite you took...she was completely mesmerized.
"Also..you know, I didn’t even try this one yet!! " you said, pointing to a mini cake with pink frosting.
Mitsuri bounced on her heels again, eyes wide. "Y/n… please!! Try it!! I want to see you taste it!! "
You grabbed it, biting carefully. "Mmm… oh wow!! This is so good!! "
Mitsuri’s face practically melted, and she whispered, "I knew you’d like it!! Seeing you enjoy it… it’s the best thing in the world!! "
You grinned, taking another bite. "Well… I think you did a perfect job!! I’m gonna finish all of this for sure!! "
"WAAAAHHHH DO YOU TWO REALLY HAVE TO LEAVE?? " Mitsuri yelled, running after you two.
"Yes sorry!! But we have to get to Obanai's before it gets too dark you know? " Tanjiro said nervously, glancing back at her, secretly wishing you wouldn’t get too caught up in talking to her.
You quickly nodded and said, "Don’t worry tho!! We’ll visit!! " You grinned and hugged her tightly.
"I’m gonna miss you y/n..!!! Be careful you and Tanjiro alright? " Mitsuri said, burying her face into your shoulder.
Tanjiro bowed politely, giving you a quick squeeze of your hand, and said, "Yeah, we’ll be careful!! " Then he nudged you forward and started walking fast.
"Why were you in such a hurry Tanjiro..? I thought you enjoyed Mitsuri’s company" you said, glancing at him while you kept walking.
"Oh! I do! It’s just that uhmm… 𝙔𝙤𝙪 and I, 𝙖𝙧𝙚 in a hurry!! " he stammered, scratching the back of 𝙝𝙞𝙨 neck and trying to act casual, though his red cheeks betrayed him.
Finally you and Tanjiro arrived at Obanai’s estate.
(Also.I didn't really know how to describe this scene, so,I tried my best)
"Hello y/n...and Tanjiro" Obanai said, mostly looking at you and barely glancing at Tanjiro.
"HEYY!!! " you replied, waving energetically.
"Hello Iguro San!! I’m so excited to trai-"
Tanjiro was cut off by Obanai.
"Whatever. Follow me.. " he said, walking inside.
Your and Tanjiro’s happy expressions quickly faded.
"HUH?! Iguro San!! Why are they tied up like this?!? " Tanjiro said, horrified.
"For doing crimes… Being weak, pathetic and useless." He said casually, his tone almost bored.
You blinked, completely unfazed. "Wait… what? Weak and useless?? Pfft… nah, they look fine to me!! " You giggled.
Tanjiro’s jaw dropped. "Y/n… you can’t just say that!!"
Obanai ignored you both and grabbed wooden swords, handing one to each of you. "Take this. You have to swing your sword precisely so you don’t touch the slayers tied up."
You grinned, twirling your wooden sword. "Ohhhhhh!! I get it!! So it’s like… trick shots!! "
Tanjiro gulped. "Trick shots? That sounds… dangerous… "
"Pfft, please!! I’m amazing at this kind of thing!! " You said confidently, stepping closer to the first tied-up slayer. "Watch me!! "
Obanai tilted his head slightly, his eyes softening just a little as he watched you. "Y/n… don’t be careless… precision matters."
You winked at him. "Careless? Me?? Never!!! " You swung your sword and lightly tapped the edge near the tied-up slayer without touching them. "See!! Perfect!! "
Tanjiro blinked in disbelief. "Y/n… that was actually… really good…"
You grinned, spinning your sword again. "Of course it was!! I never miss!! "
Obanai stepped closer, his eyes following every move. "Keep your focus… even small mistakes can hurt them… "
You nodded eagerly. "Got it!! I’ll be super careful!! "
Tanjiro whispered, shaking his head. "She really doesn’t notice how serious he is "
"Pfft, serious? Please!! We’re just having fun!! " You said, bouncing on your heels.
Obanai’s lips twitched slightly as he handed Tanjiro his sword. "Tanjiro… follow my instructions closely don’t rush…"
Tanjiro nodded quickly. "Yes… Iguro San… "
You poked him with your elbow. "Hey!! Don’t look so scared!! I promise I won’t hit anyone!! "
Obanai’s eyes flicked to you, the tiniest blush rising. "Y/n,you're reckless… "
You laughed, twirling your sword. "Reckless? Pfft…okay fine,maybe a little!! "
Tanjiro groaned. "Y/n… please… just be careful…"
You rolled your eyes. "Relax!! I got this!! " You moved to the next tied-up slayer, swinging precisely and tapping the wooden sword just right.
Obanai watched every movement, clearly impressed but trying not to show it. "Good job.. Keep it up"
"Alright now we’re gonna do it while you dodge my attacks" Iguro said as he got in stance and got ready.
"Oh hell nah… " you quickly shook your head. "How about Tanjiro goes first Mhm? "
Tanjiro blinked, surprised. "M-me?! Uh… okay… "
Iguro nodded slightly. "Alright then. Kamado. Come here, let’s start."
Tanjiro stepped forward, gripping his wooden sword tightly. "I’ll do my best!! "
You cheered, clapping your hands. "Yesss!! Show him what you got!! "
Iguro raised an eyebrow. "Don’t hold back. I’m testing your speed and control."
Tanjiro nodded nervously, glancing at you. "Y/n… stay back a little… "
𝕋𝕚𝕞𝕖 𝕤𝕜𝕚𝕡
The training for the day was over and you were sitting quietly in Obanai’s garden, taking a moment to catch your breath. Tanjiro had gone off to rest, leaving you alone with Iguro and his snake, Kaburamaru.
You were sitting in Obanai’s garden, Kaburamaru coiled around your arm like always, hissing softly and flicking his tongue. You were lightly scratching his head and laughing at the way he squirmed.
Obanai knelt nearby, watching quietly, his dark eyes fixed on you. "He seems very… attached to you."
You grinned, still focused on Kaburamaru. "Pfft… duh!! I’m his favorite!! Right buddy!!"
Kaburamaru hissed softly, pressing closer to you.
You tilted your head and glanced at Obanai, smiling warmly. "Hey… can I just say something? I really like your eyes!! They’re like… calm but intense at the same time!! And… your personality!! You’re so serious but also kind in this quiet way… it’s kinda cool!!"
Obanai blinked, his dark eyes widening slightly as a faint blush crept across his cheeks. He rarely heard words like that directed at him. "I… thank you, Y/n."
You shrugged, still smiling. "Pfft… it’s true!! You don’t even try to be extra or anything… and that’s what makes you different!!"
Kaburamaru hissed softly again, coiling even tighter around your arm as if approving your words. You laughed lightly, giving the snake a playful squeeze.
Obanai’s gaze softened as he watched you. "You really notice things… don’t you?"
You giggled, looking down at Kaburamaru. "Pfft… well duh!! I notice the important stuff!! Right buddy!!"
He cleared his throat softly, but his eyes didn’t leave yours. "Yes… I suppose you do… in a way only you could."
You and Tanjiro finally finished your training with Iguro.
"Leave my sight before I change my mind and kill. And stop being chummy with Y/n, you brat" Obanai said, his dark eyes sharp but his cheeks faintly pink.
You just giggled, completely unfazed. "Pfft… alright bye Obanai!!! Thank you for the training!! " You threw your arms around him in a quick hug, making him stiffen for a moment before his lips twitched into a small, reluctant smile.
He cleared his throat, avoiding eye ccontact"Y/n…" Obanai muttered quietly, his voice low, almost caught off guard by how warm you were.
You just beamed at him, oblivious to the little fluster he was in. "Mhm! I really learned a lot!! You're awesome!! "
Tanjiro tugged gently at your sleeve, looking a little embarrassed but smiling. "We should go… before it gets too late."
"Alrighty!! " you said, waving at Obanai as you followed Tanjiro out.
"Mhm… I wonder how training is like with Sanemi" Tanjiro said as you walked, glancing at you curiously.
You froze for a second, flashbacks from your past trainings with Sanemi flooding your mind. You shivered and slumped a little. "Oh shit… I'm not ready for that!! " you muttered, sulking.
Tanjiro shot you a concerned look, walking closer. "Cmon we got this!! Plus it's not your first time training with him!! " he said, trying to comfort your sulking form.
You groaned, dragging your feet. "Yeah but… he’s so… intense!!! And scary… and… and his yelling!! Ughhh!! "
Tanjiro chuckled softly, shaking his head. "He’s tough, yeah… but you’re strong too, Y/n!! You survived his training before, you can do it again!! "
(Omg, FINALLYYYYYYY!! okay, so, I thought about adding Sanemi's training here, but, I thought I should do another chapter for that and the rest)
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