KNY | In Different Circles (Muichiro X Tanjirou)

Chapter 16

Muichiro’s POV
 
I brushed my hair and twisted three strands into a long braid while leaving my bangs in their place, I looked into the mirror at myself. The first actual time I willingly attempted to dress like a girl, was to pretend to be someone’s girlfriend, what has my life come too? I had agreed to pretend to be Tanjirou’s girlfriend and trick his family into leaving him alone about it, he said that he thought if I met them just once then they would eventually let the subject go and stop bothering him about it. He also said to dress as girly as I could, like it’ll be a problem for me.

I looked in the mirror. I wore the same shirt as I took to school but changed out my jeans for some black jean overalls. I looked in the mirror one last time before leaving the bathroom, the dark colours would surely contrast nicely with my hair and bright shoes.

I went to the door and put my high tops back on, Pebbles looked at me confused but then returned to her pineapple plush. “I’ll be back in a bit Pebbles, I already put some food in your bowl” she immediately got up and ran to her bowl, I chuckled.  

I walked down the street quietly, some guys turned to look at me as I walked by but then looked away, I had that kind of affect on people. My bandages minimized my movement a tiny bit, but I still managed to walk.

Tanjirou’s house came into view after a while, lights lit up the inside of the house warmly, it looked like a home.
I walked up a pebbled path to the door, I nervously raised my fist to the door, contemplating whether or not to do this, but I had already said that I’d do it, plus I have nothing else to do.

I knocked on the door.
A sudden parade of shouting voices erupted from behind the door, I was starting to regret to everything.

“OH MY GOSH IS THAT HER!?”

“I WANT TO GET THE DOOR!”

“I DIDN’T THINK SHE WAS REAL I THOUGHT YOU WERE JOKING!”

A flurry of feet ran to the door, it opened quickly, blowing a gust of wind into my face. I looked down, a small boy, probably around six.

“Are you Muichiro’s girlfriend?” he asked, some more kids were now at the door waiting for my answer, they all looked similar and similar to Tanjirou, so I assumed they were his siblings.

“Um” I thought for a moment “Sure, I’m his girlfriend” it sounded more like a question, but they seemed to buy it.

“Tanjirou, your girlfriend’s here!” one of them yelled into the house from the door. A little girl grabbed my hand and guided me into the house. I was in awe when I saw the inside, the house had a modern aesthetic with an open floor vibe, the house seemed impeccable.

A woman dressed very professionally and neat walked up to me, I was immediately intimidated by her tall stature.   

“Well aren’t you adorable?” she cooed as she cupped the sides of my face and smooshed them together, the way a caring aunt would.

“Hello” I mumbled through smushed cheeks.

“Mom don’t do that” Tanjirou wobbled towards us and swatted his mothers hands away from my face gently.

“Wah! She’s so cute I’m so excited!” the little girl from before said.

“Thank you” I said simply.

“Please come in, dinner’s almost ready” Tanjirou’s mother said as she gently guided me forward towards the kitchen table.

“It’s nice to meet you Muichiro, Tanjirou’s done a good job keeping you a secret from us” he smiled warmly, the same smile as Tanjirou.
I thought carefully about what to say next.