The sun was high already when they arrived at Uranohoshi. It was now clean from traces of demons but only a few people who once lived there was back and those people just came back to get their things and some was to continue their failing business. One of those businessmen was Mr.Watanabe, You Watanabe's Father. The Watanabe Family owns different kinds of ships including an old pirate ship and a grand cruise ship that they let people rent so they can travel overseas.

Dia and Kanan was quiet on their way to the Watanabes because they were too busy observing their surroundings, how people try to evacuate their belongings, and fix their houses. The horse keeps on walking until Dia pulled its reigns when she saw a familiar duo running towards their direction. She and Kanan can't help but smile by seeing the smiling pair rushing towards them.

" Kanan! Dia!" You and Chika called out while waving their hands in the air. The orange haired and the gray haired stopped into a halt upon reaching them and they started panting for breath. " You guys are leaving now? Isn't it too early??" Chika asked as she tries to gain her breathing while her arm was resting around You's shoulders.

Unlike the rest of them, Chika isn't  a demon slayer but she was an innkeeper and her father forges swords for them,thus making her a young craftswoman at the age of 11. Chika was wearing a fancy orange kimono with waves and fallen autumn leaves as its pattern. She started training as a craftswoman when You Watanabe started training under her father's supervision who just retired from being a demon slayer to continue their family business. But if Chika would be honest,she wants to wield a nichirin sword as well and help her friends.

"Oi! You! Chika! It's been a while! But Chika shouldn't be here anymore. You guys are supposed to evacuate in another place,right?" Kanan said as she hopped down off the horse and Dia does the same with Kanan holding her hips to avoid tripping. Chika pouted and she wrapped her arms around You's exposed biceps and the girl flinched. 

"You-chan is here to protect me after all! Right,You-chan~?" Chika did a puppy eyes to Kanan before it shifted to You which made the grey-haired swallow her saliva. "O-of course I will!" Her blue haired senior noticed how she stammered at Chika's effects on her and it made her blush,and look down and plays with a strand of her hair in between her fingertips.

"Got You~" Kanan snickered in her closed palm and Dia coughed beside her to get everyone's attention. The girls turned their heads at the respectful Hashira and the younger girls bowed down out of instinct which made Dia giggle for a bit. These two really knows how to change her mood. "Buu Buu Desu wa~" The dark haired ojou-sama said and she approached the two with her hands on her hips. " Chika! You are so stubborn as usual! Why can't you follow the Corp's request and commands!" She scolded at Chika and the mikan lover can feel herself shrinking every time a word would be an accurate description of her which is ; every word Dia releases makes up a fact. Then Dia turned to the younger Hashira and raised an eyebrow. "You shouldn't just obey Chika at all times! And why are you bowing? You're also a Hashira." You's ears perked up and she leaned back and scratched her head before pulling Chika with her. 

"You guys are unbelievable." Dia sighed hopelessly before she snapped her head at Kanan who shivered at their eye contact. "Y-yes??" 

"You're spoiling these two too much!You're treating them like they are your kids! Didn't you realized that it will make their head big and they would start asking for more--!" Dia can hear herself stopping when Kanan already started making sense as she scratch her nape.

"But Dia, if you think that Chika and You are my kids then that means 'they are our kids." Kanan said casually with a single droplet of sweat falling from her forehead(which looks very cute to Dia). Dia felt her neck getting hot and it traveled up to her jaw and cheeks that made a very visible and very dark blush that imaginary steam starts coming out of her ears. "K-kanan.." She muttered in embarrassment.

Dia can see You and Chika doing a fist bomb and winked at Kanan from the corner of her eyes and the blue-haired diver just smiled at them. "B-by the way!" She suddenly said and they all turned to her with their oh-so-innocent smiles that made Dia blush deeper. "Our real intention was to rent a ship from You's father."

Chika blinked in confusion and she tilted her head. "What happened to Kanan's ferry boats??" She asked and she heard Kanan sighed. "They're gone.. And also my grandfather.'' Kanan said in a low tone as she nod her head down. Chika gasped silently and covered her mouth. "Oh my! Sorry! Kanan!" The orange-haired mikan lover bowed repeatedly in front of Kanan, but the lass placed a hand atop Chika's head which caused the younger girl to look up. 

"It's fine. It's not your fault! You're just curious." Kanan smiled softly. But before Kanan can explain what happened back at their shop, Mr. Watanabe shouted You's name who was running from the dock with his long masculine arm waving over his head. "Ladies! It's been a long time!"

Mr. Watanabe has a pair of blue eyes that exactly looks like You's. His hair was short but his bangs under his captain hat was visible and it has the same color as You's grey curls. He was wearing his long white uniform which buttons were open and it made his black Kimono visible to the girls eyes. He stopped in front of them with an energetic grin in his lips. "I heard that you want to rent one of my ships?"

Kanan and Dia nodded at once before the black-haired hashira covered her mouth with her fist to clear her throat. "Yes Sir." Mr. Watanabe sighed and shrugged before she turned around to the dock. " See that small-ship..?" He asked and looked over his shoulder to see the girls' reaction. "That's the last ship to travel today to the western countries. We'll drop the passenger to California and it will take 20 days or more depending on the weather."

The said ship was painted in white on the upper half while the lower half was painted in black. The two colors are separated by a thin red line that divided the ship from the cabins and the machines. There are a few people coming in from the departure port and some of the passengers are already inside and enjoying the sun while standing in the bow and the aft of the ship.

" So.. We can rent that?" Dia asked and Kanan shook her head. "Renting that will be expensive. The only thing we can do is pay for tickets." She explained and Mr. Watanabe puffed his chest proudly. "Just like Kanan-kun said! But the tickets are on me because You said that she will help me this time! Right!? My Young Sailor?" The said girl nodded happily and wrapped her arm over Chika's shoulder's. "Yousoro! And Chika will also come! She volunteered to sharpen and strengthen your Nichirin swords on our way there!"

Dia and Kanan can't help but smile at their friends but the two was caught off guard when Chika suddenly leaped towards them and she started sobbing into their shoulders. "We'll just miss you two.. And I want to make your last days in Japan happy.." The two placed their hands on Chika's shoulder and the girl looked up at them. "Thank you,Chika.. Don't worry,we'll send letters if we can. Okay?" Chika tried her best to smile at Kanan's words while Dia wipes her tears away. "Okay!"

They all turned their head to where Mr.Watanabe was facing and they saw passengers boarding the ship and they all blinked in realization. Mr.Watanabe was needed there.

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DAY 1

Getting in inside of the ship gave Kanan and Dia a different kind of vibe that they have never felt before. They're amazed at how foreign their surrounding was and it left them captivated while standing in the middle of the Royal Promenade.

The main hall gave a fairytale like aura because of its large chandelier full of incandescent bulbs which is hanging on the ceiling. It was foreign yet warm and cozy that it made them comfortable. The floor was tiled and there's a dozen of tables covered with expensive cloths around them as if a party was just to happen. 

"Ms.Kurosawa, Ms.Matsuura." Both said female turned around to see a tall man clothed in white long sleeved shirt and black slacks which matches his pointed black shoes. He bowed down curtly in front of the ladies and leaned back with a small smile between his lips. "Mr. Watanabe wishes for your presence in the bridge once you are done with your tour." The Cabin Boy left after a bow.

Kanan and Dia just blinked in confusion at how the cabin boy talks so fast and the way he suddenly appeared like a mushroom and walked away as if he was afraid of something. But the couple shook it off and tried to ignore this suspicion because they want to enjoy this ride.

Instead of heading to the bridge first,the couple explores the insides of the ships. The cabins are wide despite of looking so small from the outside and their cabin was alike the others. A bed that could fit for a couple was placed at the far right side of the room, a small wooden cabinet with a lamp stood beside it and there's a long couch by the wall. Their room also has its own bathroom.  There are many rooms in the ship to explore including a bar,a restaurant,pools, sports court and many more. And the couple explored it before heading to bridge to meet Mr.Watanabe.

"Ladies,you really took your time exploring the ship,huh?" Mr.Watanabe greeted as Kanan opened the door for her and Dia. "Come in,you're always welcome here." The pair went in and they bowed politely at Mr.Watanabe who faced the  large window which gives a 180 degree view of the whole ship and the ocean in front of them. The two walks towards his sides and stood to watch the same scenery as him.

"Is there anything you need from us,Sir?" Dia asked politely and Mr.Watanabe smiles.

"I want you to take patrols in the ship once you feel like it." The two was about to question him but he spoke once again. "It's not that I don't trust my own security but as a Captain,my job was to keep the passengers safe from this place and my security wasn't as strong as the two of you. Don't worry,You will also help you too." He said and turned to Kanan.

"So ,you're not leaving this room?" Kanan asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Exactly. I heard about the incident about the gigantic titanic that sunk so I'm not gonna let this small ship experience the same tragedy. I'm not leaving this place until we get there." The determination in his eyes reminds Kanan of You's when she was holding her wooden weapon as they spar as kids. It made her grin.

"Okay,uncle! We'll make sure that this ship is safe from any demons!" Kanan said with a larger grin and Mr.Watanabe ruffles her hair. "Still as naive as always!"

Dia watches them from her position with a soft expression and smile. She knows about Kanan and Mr.Watanabe's past,he took care of Kanan back then and acts like her father since her parents are always away. It made them closer just like a father and daughter.

The play between Kanan and Mr.Watanabe when the door squeaked open and Dia turns to it and found the same cabin boy who flinched at her gaze. "There's an ongoing party at the Royal Promenade. Everyone is invited. And there are clothes exclusively tailored by Ms.Watanabe for Ms.Kurosawa and Matsuura as a Thank You gift." 

Mr.Watanabe smiles when her wife was mentioned and he set Kanan free from his arms and pushed Dia and Kanan to the cabin boy who shifted to the side immediately. "The gifts are in your room." He spoke silently with his head low.

Kanan and Dia raised their eyebrows at him but they shook it off once again when Mr.Watanabe pushes them playfully to the door again. "Go girls ,and enjoy this free ride~!" Mr. Watanabe said in a playful tone and saluted to them.

The two walked back to the cabins and was greeted by their younger friends who happens to room beside their cabin.

"Hey girls." Dia smiled at the two and and they smiled back. 

"I think you heard about Papa's request,right? I'm not really sure about the reasons, But anyways! Can I have your uniforms later after you've changed? I discovered something convenient that will help other demon slayers and specially Kanan!"

"Oh sure! Why not? " Kanan smiled before she tilted her head curiously when she saw Chika trying to carry a large basket of oranges. "Chika?"

"Hyat!" Chika was finally able to lift up the basket and she extended her hands out to Kanan to give the basket full of orange. "Bring these oranges with you in the western countries! I know you guys will meet a lot of friends there so have this so you can share with them!" 

Kanan let out a small 'oh'. The fact that this fruits might rot after a few days bothers her but she kept her mouth shut about it. She knows it will sadden her childhood friend. "Okay. I will"

With a loud exclamation,Chika cheered before she stopped and pointed at Dia and Kanan's weapon. " I also want to sharpen your nichirin swords. Papa asked me to and I would also love to bless your adventure."

"Such an obedient kid. " Dia said and pulled her Katana from her belt and unstrapped the butcher knives from Kanan's back and gave it to Chika. The young craftswoman find it hard to carry but she managed to do it and went into her room.

"Enjoy yourselves~ Me and Chika will come at the party by dinner so see ya!" You said. "Don't forget to give me your uniforms!" And she followed Chika,leaving Kanan and Dia who entered their own room after waving her goodbye to the two.

Once they closed the door,the pair saw a box wrapped in cloth with fancy flower designs and was blue in color. They are sure it came from Ms. Watanabe.

"Having these kinds of friends wants to me swim back to Ura. " Kanan chuckled and shook her head before placing down the basket on the table in front of the long couch. She took an orange for herself and started peeling it before sitting on the bed with crossed legs. She took a single piece and placed it in her mouth with the other half exposed in the air as she wiggles her eyebrow at Dia.

Dia on the other hand was in the middle of stripping her yukata and blazer casually when Kanan smirked knowingly at her. She can't help but roll her eyes at her partner and she placed her clothes on the long couch. She walked towards Kanan and bit the exposed half and the juices squirts off before she kissed Kanan's sour lips.

"Not today~ We have a party to attend and we promised Mr.Watanabe that we'll patrol ,right?" Dia asked as she cups Kanan's cheek with a hand. Kanan will always lean into her hand but she did not today. She knows the reason,the lack of sexual intimacy between them. 

The two was already in the right age. Both are aged 21 but nothing happened between them. Sarah already scored on Dia but not Kanan and that frustrates the ferry driver.

Kanan sighs and she closed her eye. "Fine." She swallowed the orange in her mouth and Dia smiled softly. A part of her was irritated at the current situation they have,little did she know that Kanan was so tempted to touch her in a way that she will never forget this night.

Kanan kissed her cheek and took off her own Yukata before heading to the bathroom. "I'll call you once the tub is full." she then went in and closed the door behind her,leaving Dia alone in the room. The black-haired hashira sighed and sits down on the spot where Kanan sat on. It feels warm and soft already, and she decided to lie down on the bed that Kanan occupied once. From her position,she can hear the water hitting the surface of the tub and she can hear rustling. Was Kanan stripping already? Is the tub that small for it to be filled that fast? She opened the door out of curiosity and saw Kanan's naked back which she is used to seeing ,but her curves and fair masculinity never fails to amaze her despite seeing it a hundred times already.

Her partner sensed her presence and turns her head to look at her who was staring shamelessly. "Oh Dia,I was about to call you." Kanan said and smiles at her before stepping into the tub which is half full. Dia smiled when she saw Kanan opened her legs and arms for her which she took as an invitation. She stripped casually and placed her clothes on the table sitting just outside the bathroom and makes her way in the tub and sat between Kanan's legs. Strong and damp arms wrapped from behind her and she sinks into it with a soft sigh.

"It's.. warm and it smells great.." Dia admitted as she leaned her back against Kanan's front and she can feel the female smiling behind her. 

"Isn't it? The soap smells like wisteria." Dia looked at the water when Kanan said it and she realized that the water is a bit pinkish and it started to bubble more as they move around. "The Watanabe's keeps on surprising us." Dia chuckled and holds Kanan's arms only to realize that it was still bleeding when her partner flinched and hissed. "sorry!" She instinctively closed her palms together and bowed down. Her guilt was finished when she feel Kanan shifted and gave her her other arm instead for her to hold. 

"Silly you." Her partner chuckled. "Your timid self still comes back when you does something bad." She can't see Kanan's face but the soft sigh was saying she was okay.

Dia was about to tell a reason but a whip of something sweet hits her nose and she looked down at her palm which is covered by a small amount of blood from Kanan's wound and she sniffed it. "Is it your blood that smells sweet or that wisteria?"

"Are you saying I'm Diabetic?" Kanan smirked and Dia turned her face around just to frown at her lover's pun.

"No! I mean it smells like this even before,right?" Dia explained with an eyeroll. "Remember when you splinted yourself with a wood and I sucked it and said it was sweet?" Dia asked and Kanan let out an "uh huh." which caused another eyeroll from Dia. "What I mean is it smells stronger than when we're younger.."

It was weird for Kanan because she knows how her own blood smells like. They smell and taste like iron and she hates it when she tried to suck it off to stop them from bleeding,but questioning her girlfriend never came into her mind.

"You sound like a demon,Dia." Kanan joked and offers Dia her uninjured arm. "Maybe try biting on this arm to test it out."

All Dia can do was roll her eyes again and take the uninjured arm. "Silly you. I'm really going to." And she bites on a small portion of her partner's damp arm and gave a toothy nom with Kanan acting drastically by putting her other hand over her forehead and acted like she was crying for help.

"Chika! You! Dia turned into a demon and she's eating me! Help!"

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By the time the younger two went into their room,Chika already started smiting Dia's katana while You watches her because she was waiting for the older girls to finish their bath so she can get their uniforms. You was sitting on the single couch homely with her feet over the armrest and her head was resting on the other one.

"You don't like working that much. What made you this energetic when it comes to sharpening those swords?" You asked as she ate a mikan and as Chika turned around with and offended expression and mouth agape. As if the fact You said wasn't true at all.

"I'm doing it for them! What if they aren't any swordsmith in  Italy or California!?Uncle told me once that western people prefers guns over swords these days!" Chika's