CAN'T GO! WHO'S GOING TO PROTECT YOU IF YOU'RE ALL ALONE! I WON'T LET YOU!" Zenitsu wails.

"Oi! Zenko, let go of your...um...your sister!" Tengen scolded. He gets in between you two and roughly pulls Zenitsu off.

"(Y/N) chan..!" Zenitsu sobs, arms still reaching for you.

"What on Earth was that?!" The man gasped.

With Zenitsu dangling from his arm, Tengen manages to give the couple a reassuring smile while bowing. Though if you take a closer look, you can see a small irk mark on his temple. "I do apologize for Zenko's behavior. You see she and (Y/N) grew up together in a poor village. After losing their parents, the two girls became closer and forged a sisterhood between them. This is the first time they'll be separated." He explained.

"Oh my, how terrible. Although we want to take both sisters so that they won't get separated, we can only take one." He said.

"If we can choose another, then I think we'll take the one in the green kimono. She looks the most obedient." The old woman chuckles.

NNNOOO! Curse you, Zenitsu!

"I promise to work as hard as I can!" Tanjiro pipes up.

After saying goodbye to him, the four of you are back on the streets. The same group of men tried to approach you again, but Tengen gave them a terrifying death glare at them.

"Why didn't you do that before then!?" You asked.

"Not now!" He shouted at you. He then hits Zenitsu at the back of his head.

"Ow! What was that for?!" Zenitsu yells.

"You know damn well why! We were so close to having (L/N) infiltrate the Tokito House, but you just had to make a scene, didn't you! Now I'm stuck with you two brats! I'm going to have to pay someone to take you. Paying someone to take (L/N) shouldn't be that hard, but you two, looks like I have to pay while begging on my knees!" Tengen ranted.

"At least Tanjiro was able to infiltrate, so I don't see the big deal! There's four of us and three houses, so it would be better for my future wife to be with someone!" Zenitsu argued. After he is done yelling, he pulls you to a side hug and begins to nuzzle his cheek with yours. "(Y/N) chan, my Goddess." He coos.

You rolled your eyes and patted the top of his yellow hair. "Thank you for that, onee chan. But we have to find a house to take us in so we don't starve tonight." You reminded him. Zenitsu ignores all that and continues to hug you.

"Hey, look! Seems like there's a whole bunch of people swarming around over there." Inosuke pointed out.

All of you ran out to join the crowd. Upon looking up, you see a beautiful orian walking in a pattern to show off her grace. In front of her are two little girls.

"Ah, that there House Tokito's orian. Her name is Koinatsu. The highest ranking courtesan is going to meet her suitor. How's that for being flashy?" Tengen explained.

"That her? Are you telling me that's your wife?! How did you get with a knockout like her?! And what? You have three! Do they all look like that? Do they?!" Zenitsu cries out.

"She's not my wife!" Tengen yells while punching him.

"Why does she walk so slow? She'd be killed instantly if we were in the mountains." Inosuke mutters. Unbeknownst to him, there's someone standing over him.

"Excuse me, sir, but I'll be taking this girl back to my house now if that's alright." A woman said.

"I see. And you must be..." Tengen trails off.

"Forgive me. I am the chaperone of the Ogimoto House."

"Well, if she managed to catch the eye of the Ogimoto House, how could I refuse? May I ask what it was about her that caught your attention?"

"Yes. Her beauty is unlike any I have ever seen."

With that, she drags Inosuke away.

"Take care of yourself out there, Inoko!" After they were gone, Tengen raised his eyebrow. "Though why did she choose the boar over my flashy Tsuguko?"

"You can...let go of...me now...onee chan." You groaned.

Tengen looks down to see you once again trapped in his arms and your face being hidden away. "Again?!" He roars.

"More creeps were looking at her! I have to protect her from their predatory gaze!" Zenitsu cries.

"Well thanks to you, Hashibira got employed. Now only you two are left." Tengen sighs.

Hearing this makes your head perk up, hitting Zenitsu's nose in the process. "Wait...are you telling me that there's only one more house left?" You gasped.

The one where Daki is housed? It's official, you'll be in the same venicity as that demon. Why is it the plot or the Gods forcing you to not only be in this mission, but to be in the same house as Daki?

"What am I going to do with you two?" Tengen mutters, looking more disappointed in you.

Your hands curl into a fist. If I'm being forced to be with Daki, then I gotta be employed by her first to find out. Scanning across the street you spotted a shamisen laying on the ground abandoned. You quickly ran across the street, ignoring Tengen's shouting. You pick up the instrument before racing back to them. You handed the shamisen to Zenitsu.

"Here."

"What am I supposed to do with this?"

"You're gonna help us get employed."

"I agree with Agatsuma here. I don't follow."

"You have a good ear, Zenko. I trust you could play a catchy, no, a flamboyant tune. You'll play and I'll dance."

"I'll do whatever you say!" Zenitsu exclaimed with sparkles in his eyes.

"Then start playing." You winked.

Zenitsu took a deep breath and uses Total Concentration Breathing to help enhance the speed of his fingers. Then he suddenly starts strumming the strings like it was second nature to him.

Then you start to dance around. At first you move your arms a bit and lightly stomp around. A few people noticed you and Zenitsu performing. Some looked confused, though others looked impressed. That is when you step up the pace.

You change your dance into zumba . You wiggle your hips around to show off your body before moving your elbows around. A few people begin to mutter to each other in amusement when they see your dancing looking like a fun exercise. You jumped around pumping out your fists, making a few women pump out their fits as well. You gesture to Zenitsu to speed up the rhythm a bit, which he did.

Taking a deep breath, you backflip and land on a handstand. Then you jumped back up and backflip four more times. The crowd gasps on how acrobat you are. That is when you start to breakdance. The crowd ooh and ahh at this strange, yet beautiful movement you're doing. They were very impressed that you're able to spin your entire body weight with your head. You jumped high in the air thanks to Total Concentration Breathing and did a full split midair (don't worry, you're wearing dark leggings underneath).

As you dance, flashes of you dancing with Leo on stage as a Kabuki dancer finally come to you. Not only with him, but with your older sisters too. Then you see yourself laughing with Maka and Miki and you eating together with the rest of your family. The tears are finally set free, along with your burden.

You wanted to include Zenitsu in your final performance, so you tiptoe and twirl your body around with one leg sticking out over to Zenitsu. You grab the instrument from him and toss it over to Tengen. The former shinobi catches and continues on playing. You grabbed Zenitsu's hand and wink at him. He became a stuttering mess, but followed your lead.

"Just like we used to practice back at the Butterfly estate." You whispered.

He nodded and put his arm around your waist to pick you up. The two of you dance ballet  the entire time. You're grateful for how gently he's carrying you around. The crowd begins to loudly cheer at you two on how graceful you two are. They especially love the way you look like you're swimming in the air in his arms.

Zenitsu sets you down and you give off one last spin before landing in a full split. You have both your arms spread out while smiling and Zenitsu simply bows down. The crowd erupted in thunderous applause. Tengen steps up and proudly shows you two off.

"Weren't these sisters amazing?!" He exclaimed.

While the crowd is cheering at the Slayers, a pair of golden orbs is staring at you through a second floor balcony. Red painted lips curled into a devilish smile.

"Her. I want her. She'll be the perfect doll in this House. What are you waiting for?! Go and recruit her before someone claims her!"

"Y-Yes, Warabihime sama."