(Y/N) sat up when Kanao mentioned going on a trip. The girl looked at Kanao blankly before inquiring, "What trip?"

"I mean... It's the holidays. So why don't we go on a summer getaway at my family's resort? Think of it as a way to relax. I noticed that you seem pretty tensed lately, are you eating and sleeping enough?" Kanao asked worriedly, gently hitting (Y/N)'s forehead.

"Yeah I am. I think I'm just a bit worked up with the uhm... research teams."

"Teams? Why the plural?" Kanao asked.

(Y/N) paused. Should she tell Kanao about her situation? After all, Kanao is trustworthy and might provide some advice regarding this matter. Moreover, (Y/N) thought that it was not healthy to suffer in silence.

"It's like this..." (Y/N) started reluctantly. "You know about Demon Slayers and Twelve Kizukis?"

"Mhm."

"You're aware that they're against each other too, right?"

"Of course."

"Well... Remember how I visited both teams before making my decision?"

Kanao continued to nod, seemingly slightly impatient that (Y/N) is not getting to the point.

"Well... I ended up joining both teams..." (Y/N) let out a final gasp and looked down. After not hearing Kanao speak, (Y/N) raised her head to find her roommate in total shock.

Kanao may not speak much but she's quite expressive. Her eyes were wide and her mouth agape. After awhile, the female finally snapped out of her transience-like state and spoke in a nearly-shouting voice.

"What?! Why would you do that? If any of the members find out, they'll rule you out as a traitor!" Kanao said, her body leaning forward, towering over (Y/N).

"I know! That's why I'm so stressed..." The girl said, pushing Kanao away from her slightly.

"So what do you plan to do now?" Kanao asked. It seems like she had calmed down.

"No idea..." (Y/N) sighed.

"You know what, stop worrying so much. Let's go on this vacation and relax our minds before we come up with a plan!" Kanao exclaimed, clasping her hands together. Damn, Tanjiro is one lucky man.

(Y/N) smiled gratefully at her considerate friend.

"Alright then!"

𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐬シ︎

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