Indeed, their original destiny was death… whether they had talent for combat was unknown. But having them stay and run the inn was also a good choice.
Fortunately, Hanako and Takeo had no complaints. Smiling, they accepted Kaito's gifts and eagerly opened them.
These gifts were actually Marrow Cleansing Pills, the same type Kaito had given to his parents and younger brother.
The one Tanjiro received was an enhanced version. After consumption, his basic physical strength would triple.
Meaning, headbutt attack damage x3.
Damage resistance x3.
Combat endurance x3, and so on...
As for the gift Kaito had given Kie earlier...
Well, she would only know what it was when she opened it alone. Kaito believed Kie would be very satisfied. After all, it was also a carefully prepared gift!
After Kie sent Hanako and Takeo back to attend to the inn's business, she took Nezuko back to rest and also took the gift Kaito had given her.
After excusing herself, only Kaito and the five ladies remained.
"Alright, gifts have been given. Let's drink tea."
"Oh my, Kaito, what about my daughter? Doesn't she get a gift?"
Sayuri propped her chin on her hand and said with a smile. Misuzu next to her did the same.
"If that were the case, wouldn't I have to give gifts to every group member's child?"
"It's not impossible. Well, we can do without, but you can't just not give one~"
Rub rub...
"Cough, cough, cough!!"
Kaito nearly spat out his tea.
Fortunately, his willpower held.
Someone's foot was getting restless.
Sitting directly across from Sayuri, he was immediately subjected to harassment.
'Damn!'
If there weren't others here, making it inconvenient for him to reach down, he would teach that foot a lesson!
"Alright, alright, consider it my fault for not preparing properly this time. How about I give gifts when I visit your worlds? That would be better."
"Deal! We'll do it your way then!"
Sayuri giggled, her face slightly flushed. Eriri beside her was also a little excited.
Her mother hadn't pulled anything good to give her yet, only that magical paintbrush.
But if Kaito gave her something...
Given the level of gifts Kaito had given Tanjiro and Nezuko, maybe she would get some pretty nice abilities too?
Of course!
No matter what Kaito gave, she would be thrilled.
Because of Kaito's words, Eriri was now inwardly overjoyed. If possible, she wished Kaito would come to her house tomorrow!
Besides...
Kaito was really handsome...
She hadn't gotten her fill of looking at him during the parent-child activity. This time, she intended to keep looking, memorizing every detail about Kaito!
"Oh my, that would be embarrassing. If possible, I'd hope Kaito could give my daughter something that would make her more straightforward."
After all, Misuzu knew her daughter was a Tsundere. Sometimes, her Tsundere nature led to conversations where they talked past each other, completely missing the point.
Plus, her daughter was stubborn. She wouldn't even tell her about something like this happening!
If she had spoken up earlier, she could have asked Kaito for help sooner. Then Kaito could come play in her world sooner!
As for the thank-you gift after Kaito helped...
Hehehe...
Thinking about this, Misuzu's face also reddened slightly, whether from excitement or shyness, it was hard to tell.
After finishing this cup of tea, Kaito finally couldn't take it anymore. He reached under the table, moved the foot that was pressing against his shin away, then withdrew his hand to pour himself more tea.
Unfortunately...
Someone just loved to play.
"Sigh..."
"Hee hee..."
Kaito was resigned, while Sayuri was thrilled.
The ensuing conversation touched upon the topic of Demons.
Misuzu was curious to see a Demon. Having grown stronger, she was eager to test her abilities in combat.
Sayuri was a bit scared, more concerned about feeling disgusted. But considering that future parent-child activities might involve even more dangerous and disgusting situations, she agreed.
She also decided to bring her daughter along, under the pretext of broadening her horizons and gaining experience!
Since they would have to face such things eventually, a bit of temporary disgust was better than freezing at a critical moment later.
…
Elsewhere.
After arranging Nezuko's bedding, tucking her in, Kie took out the gift Kaito had given her to open it.
If it were a gift from someone else, she wouldn't be this expectant, usually saving it for when she had free time or before bed.
But this gift was from Kaito, and he said it was carefully prepared for her. That naturally made her curious and expectant.
The gift box was only palm-sized, wrapped in exquisite packaging.
Kie took a small knife, carefully cut open the packaging, and took out a box similar to those holding necklaces. She opened it...
The first thing she saw was a card.
Seeing this type of card, Kie didn't know whether to laugh or cry. This was something obtained from the gacha system, which Kaito had then given to her.
But that made sense. A box this size would either hold such precious cards or items like accessories.
"A card that can restore ten years of youth..."
No reduction in lifespan, restoring physical state and appearance to their prime. She couldn't help but feel a slight sigh.
'Was I really past my prime, for Kaito to give me such a gift...'
'No.'
'Perhaps...'
'Kaito simply wanted me to feel better, more energetic, and that's why he gave this gift?'
'It wasn't like... he could still like me, right?'
Kie couldn't help but overthink, even feeling a little delighted?
Though she never considered herself particularly beautiful... sometimes, the way Kaito looked at her did... make her shy.
A gaze pure and without any desire?
No.
Kaito was bold. When he looked at her, it was either appreciative, or...
If she could already attract Kaito as she was now, what about if she were ten years younger?
To look like a young woman in her twenties, despite being the same age as Sayuri?
This...
She really didn't know. Whether she was pretty when young, she wasn't sure. She just knew she never dressed well before and never bothered to make herself look nice.
She was just an ordinary woman.
But things were different now.
Recently... she had started talking with some stylish female customers about how to dress up. She had even asked someone to buy many cosmetics and accessories from town.
They just hadn't arrived yet, and she hadn't had a chance to use them.
"Kaito... you shouldn't treat me like this..."
Recalling the scene when Kaito had saved her during the parent-child activity, Kie fell into a dilemma. Her conventional views began to be severely challenged, cracks forming...