"Mitsuri..." Obanai took out the ring, his heterochromatic eyes fixed on his bride. A white kimono suited Mitsuri perfectly; just looking at her made his heart pound uncontrollably.
Thump, thump, thump... his heartbeat exploded in his ears, drowning out all other surrounding noises. Now he could only hear... "Mr. Iguro," Mitsuri's lively and pleasant voice, entering his ears.
She raised her left hand towards Obanai, her beautiful, slender hand displayed before him.
His hand, holding the ring, trembled slightly. Obanai swallowed, took Mitsuri's hand, and slowly slid the ring onto her ring finger. The diamond on the ring sparkled brightly in the sunlight.
Just like how dazzling Mitsuri was in Obanai's heart... Mitsuri lowered her gaze, put a ring on Obanai's finger, and as their palms met, she smiled and said,
"It's so beautiful... Mr. Iguro."
"Mm..." Iguro Obanai looked at the rings on their fingers, a gentle expression in his eyes, and softly responded.
"Then... the groom may kiss the bride."
Uzui Tengen said with a smile.
They kissed amidst a chorus of well wishes... "Father, Iguro is very happy!"
Kyoujurou stood beside his father, looking at the well-matched couple on the stage.
Shinjuro, arms crossed, his equally orange-red eyes glanced at the stage, then at his son beside him.
He didn't respond, but suddenly tapped Kyoujurou's head.
"Hm?!" Kyoujurou raised a hand to his head in confusion, his eyes widening slightly, looking at his father with incomprehension.
"Father, why did you hit me?"
"Do I, as a father, need a reason to hit my own son?"
Shinjuro's face was sour, not feeling that his actions were inappropriate in the slightest.
Father... Brother... Senjuro covered his mouth, secretly snickering.
"How romantic~" Nezuko wrapped her arm around Kanao's waist, resting her head on Kanao's shoulder. Over the past year or so, Nezuko and Kanao had become good friends.
"Yes."
Kanao smiled, not her usual unchanging smile, but one that came from the heart.
"Nezuko-chan! I will definitely give you an even more perfect wedding than this one in the future!"
"Please marry me without worry!" Zenitsu eagerly leaned towards Nezuko, enunciating each word.
Before Nezuko could reply, Tanjirou walked over to Zenitsu, placing a hand on Zenitsu's body as he leaned towards his sister. His usually kind and gentle voice deepened a few shades.
"Zenitsu..."
"Eh? Tan... Tanjirou, your expression is so strange... Don't look at me like that! I was wrong, okay?"
Watching the children bickering and laughing, Shinobu's eyebrows softened. The desolate wind stirred her purple hairpins. Shinobu thought... autumn is coming again... but the person who was supposed to walk through it with her, why hadn't he woken up yet?
"Iguro! Let's have a drink!" Kyoujurou held his wine glass, drinking heartily with great spirit. He had been spending a lot of time with his father recently, and although he hadn't drunk too much, his alcohol tolerance had improved.
The wine glasses clinked, making a crisp sound. Iguro Obanai stared at the clear liquid in his hand, which reflected his uncontrollably smiling face. The cool wine flowed down his throat into his stomach, but Obanai still felt very warm.
It must be his heart... While he was lost in thought, another wine glass clinked against his. He looked up; it was his good friend, Sanemi Shinazugawa.
Sanemi Shinazugawa had one hand in his pocket, casually gripping his wine glass with an arrogant expression. He regretted it! He really had to get some revenge.
"Iguro, you're not getting home sober today!"
The spicy wine went down again. Iguro coughed lightly. Although he had been prepared, it was still a bit much.
"What? Can't handle this much alcohol?" A hand gently rested on Iguro's shoulder. Uzui Tengen held a sake flask in one hand, refilling his drink, then took a wine glass from his wife.
"Happy wedding ~ I'll drink to that first!"
"Isn't Gyoumei going?" Kagaya smiled, watching the scene. It was wonderful to see the children having such a lively time.
"No."
Gyoumei maintained his clasped-hands posture. Seeing a small cat approach his feet, he bent down with a gentle smile, his broad hand lightly touching the cat's soft fur.
"Ms. Tamayo, Mr. Yushiro, long time no see."
Kagaya greeted Tamayo and Yushiro.
"Long time no see."
Tamayo and Yushiro, now human, stood in the sunlight that was once inaccessible to them. Now they were merely an ordinary doctor and her assistant.
"Can Mr. Iguro handle it?" Mitsuri looked at Obanai, who was surrounded, with some worry, speaking softly.
"Don't worry, everyone knows their limits."
Shinobu smiled and added some food to Mitsuri's plate. Mr. Iguro was very thoughtful.
All the dishes, from start to finish, were Mitsuri's favorites.
Watching Mitsuri suddenly close her eyes, her face scrunched up in discomfort, Shinobu reached out and placed a hand on Mitsuri's wrist, asking what was wrong.
Mitsuri stuck out her tongue, pointing to the wine glass apologetically.
"Hehe... I tasted it and realized I really can't handle it..."
Relieved, Shinobu handed her a cup of tea.
"If you don't like it, don't force yourself."
Mitsuri took a small sip of tea, washing away the taste of wine in her mouth. Her cheeks were slightly flushed, and she spoke softly.
"I just wanted to help Mr. Iguro a little..."
"Turns out I'm not very good at it."
Both of them are thinking of each other... How wonderful... Shinobu lowered her gaze slightly, then tilted her head back and drank a cup of sake. The rationality she usually struggled to maintain now showed signs of cracking.
After a few drinks, her eyes were veiled with a thin mist. Her blurry vision fell upon the tall ginkgo tree in the courtyard, its golden leaves slowly drifting down... She felt a little envious... "Sister is drunk..." Kanao supported Shinobu's body, her eyes filled with worry.
The banquet ended. Kanao hadn't expected her usually composed sister to drink so much.
"Shinobu is in your care, Kanao."
Mitsuri also hadn't expected Shinobu to be so drunk and unconscious after just a moment of not watching her.
"Yes, Ms. Mitsuri, please go back quickly."
"Come visit often!" Kanao, supporting her sister, managed to free a hand to wave goodbye to Mitsuri behind her. Tanjirou and Nezuko, who wanted to help, were refused by Kanao.
"I can manage."
She shook her head at the two of them, then put an arm around Shinobu and walked towards the Butterfly Mansion...
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