𝑀𝒾𝓈𝓉𝑒𝒹 𝒷𝓎 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝓁𝑜𝓋𝑒

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*＊✿❀ 𝓔𝓷𝓳𝓸𝔂 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻! ❀✿＊*

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A knock was heard at the door, "Tokito, L/n?"

"Yup! Come in!!" I called out after hearing Shinobu's voice

"Master has called an emergency meeting, are you okay to walk, L/n?" She spoke calmly

Muichiro stood up, holding a hand out for me to grab, "I'll just be easy on my leg."

"Are you sure you don't need help?" The mist pillar questioned as we walked down the hall

"I'm sure I'll be fine." I smiled at him to ease his worries.

We arrived at the Ubyashiki estate, all of us pillars sitting in a somewhat orderly fashion. Kanroji sat next to me while Muichiro was on the other side. He was still concerned over my ankle, since I had to sit with my leg stretched out.

"I envy you guys, I wanna run into an upper moon." Sanemi groaned with his fingers on his temple

"It's not like people run into them every day. But how are you three doing, Kanroji, Tokito, L/n?" Iguro questioned

Kanroji's cheeks flushed pink, "Oh yeah, I'm alright!"

"My ankle is killing me, but I'm alright!" I sent a thumbs up

"I'm not at full strength yet.." Muichiro mumbled

We were talking for a bit about the emergency meeting until the door slid open. Amane Ubayashiki kneeled in front of us as we faced forward.

"I'm very sorry for the wait. I will be in place of Oyakata Ubyashiki. His sickness has affected him worse. He sends his apologies for not being able to attend" Her voice was angelic, matching the beauty she was blessed with, I was starstruck.

We all bowed. I was worried for Master. I hope he will survive even if it is just for another day.

"We have some reports on markings that have appeared on Kanroji-sama, L/n-sama, and Tokito-sama during their battles against upper moon four, five, and three. I want to ask you how you got them, and the required conditions." She explained.

"Oh! Do you mean those weird vine-like things that were on my arms and legs? I thought I was hallucinating." I spoke with my hand on my chin

"Oh! Okay! So back then my body was super light! and uhh it was like BADUMM BADUMM AND DURR AND BUDAHH!! AND THEN MY HEART WENT BADUM BADUM, AND MY EARS WENT SCREE AND TINKLE TANKLE TOO!!" Kanroji squealed out.

Everyone went silent, Iguro looking disappointed with his hand on his forehead. Sanemi's face was priceless! Let me just say that living with Kanroji you learn how to understand "Durr and tinkle tankle" language.

"Uhm, well. My body had this burst of energy when I was fighting upper moon three. I was on the brink of death, and it was more like a survival instinct. My body felt super hot like I had been engulfed in flames. In the previous battle, my flexibility was unmatched. I had senses I didn't even know I had. Also, to be fair, my ears went tinkle tankle too.." I explained the best I could, providing a better explanation than Kanroji..

"Thank you, L/n-sama." Amane spoke, "Tokito-sama?"

"I wasn't aware of a mark. There definitely are conditions. let me tell you how it works." He spoke in a quiet but strong way.

"I couldn't move in the previous battle because I was poisoned. Y/n suppressed it with an antidote but before she did, I was using breaths to help stop the circulation. Y/n and a boy were trying to save me, nearly losing their lives. My emotions got out of control. My heart rate was around 200 bpm, and my body was over 39 degrees."

"How could you even move in those conditions? Wouldn't it be fatal?" Shinobu questioned

"Ah!" I clapped my hands, "I think that's the test, the difference between those who have the marks and those who don't. Will you die or will you not?" I spoke,

Kanroji looked over at Muichiro and me with an 'oh' expression. I bit back a laugh.

"Tch, So it's that simple huh?" Shinazugawa spat out.

"I envy those simpletons who say this is simple," Tomioka said

"Huh." Shinazugawa blurted

Tomioka dismissed it "Nothing."

"What would that be, Miss Amane?" I tilted my head as I asked the question

"Those who have manifested the mark must participate. No matter who it appeared for, there will be no exceptions." She spoke

"Ah! Okay!"I smiled, Amane had left the room, and the pillars began to speak.

"Now that Amane is gone I will take my leave." Tomioka stood up.

"Tomioka shouldn't we talk about the plans?" I questioned

"It's got nothing to do with me." He coldly spoke.

"HOLD IT DAMMIT!" Shinazugawa growled

"Tomioka please just tell us why," Shinobu said

"I'm not like you guys." He said as he was about to leave.

Shinazugawa stood up, yelling at Tomioka about to rip his head off like a rabid dog. Kanroji stood between them, trying to stop the fight that was bound to happen. I heard a loud clap; it rang through the room stopping everyone in place. A peep came out of my mouth from the sudden noise, embarrassing. Muichiro snickered at me.

"I have a proposition. Hear me out," Himejima spoke in his low tone, bone-chilling.

There would be pillar training, in which all of us Hashiras would have a stage on training the lower demon slayers. The pillars would usually only train their successors since we were busy. When Nezuko conquered the sun, demon activity suddenly stopped. That's why we had to focus on patrolling at night and training during the day.

"Ah, I can't wait for my first group! I wonder if somebody can take on plant breathing!" I squealed out.

"What number are you? I think I'm third." Muichiro said as we strolled through the wisteria trees.

"I'm in the fifth stage. Honestly, I feel like I'm a test before they get to Sanemi and Himejima. They're training is going to be tough." I grimaced

Muichiro chuckled, "You're focusing on teamwork, right?"

I nodded as I admired the wisteria trees, a bad thought entering my mind. I fiddled with the ring on my finger, wondering if what that old man said was true.. about soulmates.

"I think you were right, Muichiro. Demon activity has stopped ever since Nezuko conquered the sun. This is like the calm before the storm. Kibutsuji is planning something huge." I spoke in a worried tone.

"Y/n," He stopped, and I turned around to meet his eyes.

Concern was swirling in his pupils, "What's wrong, Muichiro?" I questioned

"Ever since you fought that kizuki, and I saw you with an unreal amount of blood staining your uniform there was.. always this state of worry in me. Now I have my memories, I can't forget you.. but now I can lose you.. I think that's worse." He looked off to the side, rubbing his hand behind his neck.

I stood there with fireworks going off in my head. I didn't know he had seen me after that fight. He was worried about me..

Heat rose to my cheeks after processing what he said. The glow of the purple wisteria only made him look more handsome than he already was. I was again at a loss for words.

"Oh, um- uh-" I stammered, trying to cover my overheating face.

"I've talked to Kanroji about this, how whenever I'm around you it feels like I'm having a heart attack. Whenever you were around, I was brought into a good mood just by your smile. I don't want to lose you." He took my hands down from my face, and I was practically frozen in place.

"Muichiro.. you.. well," I couldn't find the words. My brain was fried.

"Kanroji said this was.. love? That feeling you give me. She said to confess as soon as I could so.." he paused, "I love you a lot." his voice was calm. HOW COULD HE BE SO CALM RIGHT NOW?

"you.. what? l-love? KANROJI? WHAT?!" I freaked out. He talked to Kanroji about this?! WHEN DID HE TALK TO HER!? SHE DOESN'T EVEN KNOW THE FIRST THING ABOUT LOVE.

"Do you have these feelings for me as well?" He stared at me, waiting for an answer.

I felt like I was gonna pass out. This was out of nowhere! God, please help my brain not to fry anymore!

"Muichiro, are you sure about this love feeling you have? I'm not a suitable wife. Many have said so. I'm not normal!" I spoke quietly, just enough for him to hear.

One of his hands let go of mine and planted it on my cheek. "If you were normal, I wouldn't have these feelings for you." He paused, observing my face. "You're beautiful." He smiled, pulling me into a hug. I might as well have turned into a tomato.

"Now, please answer my question. I'm getting nervous." A small laugh fell from his lips

I put my face before him, "I can't believe you haven't noticed." Pulling his collar and softly planting my lips on his.

It felt perfect, like nothing mattered. Not Kibutsuji, not demons, not anything. I could hear both our heartbeats. Mine was rapid, while his was calm. His hands snaked around my waist as he pulled me closer.

His lips were soft and sweet, and we both melted into each other. We pulled back, I wish it lasted longer. My senses came back as I opened my eyes. The wisteria glow around us made it even more beautiful. I breathed in the relaxing aroma.

"So, is that a yes?" He smiled, still holding onto me. His gorgeous teal eyes stared into mine. I got lost in them every single time.

I relaxed my arms on his shoulders, "It's a yes." I smiled back.

"I love you, Y/n,"

"I love you too, Muichiro."

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WEOWWWW AFTER 22 CHAPTERS LMAO im gonna cry my eyes out

word count 1677

edited 6/10/23