It's getting hot recently, Yoizumi-nii.
Summer is almost here.
Tanjirou pushed the wheelchair, and Yoizumi, sitting in it, was pushed by Tanjirou for a walk around the Butterfly Mansion.
Yoizumi-nii... you've been in a coma for a year. Even if you just open your eyes a little...
At least let us know you're okay.
Tanjirou walked in front of his brother, half-squatting, looking at Yoizumi's head resting on the wheelchair cushion. He leaned his head gently on his brother's leg, sighing.
Yoizumi-nii's appearance was still the same as a year ago, without any change. His golden hair was just as dazzling in the sun.
Tanjirou held his brother's hand, placed it on his own head, closed his eyes, and whispered,
"Yoizumi-nii... I've grown taller!"
"If you don't wake up soon, I'll surpass you!"
"Nezuko has also grown into a beautiful young lady."
"At this rate, only Yoizumi-nii will remain unchanged."
Looking at his brother's face, which still showed no reaction, Tanjirou's crimson eyes slightly lowered, hiding the loneliness in their depths.
He really wanted to hear Yoizumi-nii's voice again... He really wanted to see Yoizumi-nii's smile again... He really wanted to see Yoizumi-nii's eyes again... With his brother gone, Tanjirou had to once again become the strong Tanjirou.
But... sometimes Tanjirou also wanted to be a child who could rely on his brother... "Tanjirou-kun?" a familiar voice came from behind. Tanjirou turned around and saw Kanroji Mitsuri.
"Miss Kanroji! Long time no see!"
Tanjirou greeted her with a joyful surprise.
Kanroji Mitsuri jogged over to Tanjirou. Her familiar, carefree, and highly infectious smile was still there. Having changed out of her Demon Slayer Corps uniform and into ordinary girl's clothes, she looked even cuter.
"Long time no see! Ah... Yoizumi-san too." Mitsuri responded with a smile, then glanced at Yoizumi in the wheelchair and greeted him softly.
Seeing this, Tanjirou chuckled and asked Kanroji Mitsuri,
"Is Miss Kanroji here to see Miss Shinobu?"
"Yes! I have something important to tell Shinobu!" Mitsuri lowered her head slightly, a bit shy, but her tone also revealed joy, which Tanjirou could easily discern from Kanroji Mitsuri's scent.
"I see. Miss Kanroji might have to wait a bit. Miss Shinobu is currently with a patient."
"I'm not in a hurry," Mitsuri said, shaking her head. She glanced at Yoizumi in the wheelchair, then at Tanjirou, and suddenly spoke.
"You've worked hard, Tanjirou-kun."
"I believe everything will be alright!"
"Let's keep going together!"
Mitsuri raised her hand, looking encouraging. Her vibrant energy always inspired those around her.
Hearing this, Tanjirou's lips curved slightly, and he nodded with a serious expression.
It will... everything will be alright.
"Okay~ While Shinobu is busy, I'll take Mr. Yoizumi for a walk too!" Mitsuri reached out and grabbed the wheelchair handle, accidentally using too much force, almost tipping the wheelchair over.
"Ah? Be careful!"
Tanjirou's eyes widened. He frantically caught his brother, who almost fell to the ground, his heart pounding.
"Ah! I'm sorry!"
Mitsuri looked at the mess she had made, bending very low, her voice full of apologies.
"If there was a hole, I'd want to crawl into it..."
Afterward, Tanjirou had to persuade Kanroji Mitsuri for a long time before she finally looked up... "So that's what happened..." Shinobu looked at the blushing Mitsuri with a helpless smile.
"I'm sorry, Shinobu," Mitsuri said, leaning on the table, looking at her long-unseen friend. She felt Shinobu was even thinner than before... Had she not been eating well?
"Shinobu~ I'm hungry. I really want to eat Aoi's cooking~"
"Okay~ I'll ask Aoi to make more."
"Hehe~"
Soon, with the versatile Aoi's efforts, the table was covered with dishes. Mitsuri pulled Shinobu to sit down.
"Shinobu, eat with me!"
"I won't... I'm not hungry."
"Oh, come on! If Shinobu doesn't eat, I'll feel awkward eating by myself. Just keep me company, okay~" Mitsuri shook Shinobu's arm, her face full of pleading. Shinobu sighed softly and agreed.
After feeling full, Shinobu put down her chopsticks and watched Mitsuri eat with a happy, adorable expression, unconsciously smiling. She offered her a glass of water.
"Slow down. If it's not enough, I'll ask Aoi to make more."
"Enough, enough!" Swallowing the last bite of tempura, Mitsuri took a sip of water.
"Aoi's cooking is really delicious!"
"If you like it, you're always welcome~" Every time she saw Shinobu, Mitsuri couldn't help but marvel at her astonishing appetite.
Looking at Mitsuri, her light green kimono suited her very well. Mitsuri was still Mitsuri. It seemed Iguro-san treated her very well.
"Is there something you came for today?"
Recalling the main purpose, Mitsuri hurriedly took a sip of water, almost choking and coughing for a while. Shinobu handed her a handkerchief and gently patted her back.
"It's okay, take your time."
Composing herself, Mitsuri sat upright facing Shinobu, took a deep breath, opened her mouth, and then suddenly took another large, deep breath of fresh air.
"Hmm?" Shinobu tilted her head. Mitsuri was so nervous... Shinobu waited very patiently.
Finally, Mitsuri, having adjusted her mindset, her face flushed, nervously picked at her fingers, speaking with a slight stutter.
"Shinobu... a few days ago... a few days ago..."
"Ig... Iguro-san... proposed to me!"
"I said yes!"
Shinobu's eyes widened slightly, then she broke into a congratulatory smile.
"I see..."
"Congratulations, Mitsuri, I'm happy for you."
Mitsuri cupped her flushed and warm cheeks with both hands, shaking her head. That day felt just like a dream... Joining the Demon Slayer Corps... Getting to know Iguro-san was truly wonderful!
"The wedding is tentatively set for three months from now."
"You are my most important friend."
"Shinobu, you must come!"
The wedding... Shinobu looked at the blissful Mitsuri and nodded.
"I will... How could I not go to your wedding."
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