𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 [[Kimetsu Academy au]] (fem reader)

≋17≋

You got up early the next morning, since the Kendo club meets on Saturdays in the afternoon

You figure that, if you get there early, Shinjuro will let you sit it on the class before joining

You rushed downstairs, wearing a tank top and some jeans you threw on while getting ready

"Mom, dad, I'm going to join the Kendo club."

Your father looked up from something he was reading at the table to raise an eyebrow at you.

You're standing at the front door grinning from ear to ear, hoping they'll let you go

"Don't hurt yourself." Dad says flatly, returning to what he was doing

"Thank you so much, bye!!!" You called, slipping your shoes on and running out of the door

You can walk to the place, so you have no problem leaving your skateboard at home

The sky is cloudy and grey, but it's something you're used to around this time of year

When you get to the bottom of the hill, you admire all of the buildings that you pass by

I should stop by one of these places some time

"Yeah, yeah I KNOW. Can you listen already?"

The voice of a disgruntled adult man came from around the corner. You stopped just a few feet away, listening

"JUST—we don't have the funds for that, you know that. No, no I'm not being disrespectful. Come onnnn"

You peeked around the corner at the speaker

Shinjuro Rengoku stood in full instructor uniform in front of the building, holding his phone up to his ear.

If you squint, you can kind of see how he looks like Kyojuro, but very angry with dark eyebrows to match his short temper

"Damn it, if I lose my cool in front of the kids again I'm blaming YOU. Goodbye."

He sighs, his hand falling to his side. He looks...tired

You pressed closer to the wall, your eyes wide—you can't go up to him now! He'll know...

"Kid. Come out. I know you're there."

You step out from behind the wall, visibly startled

At this, Shinjuro is exasperated

"You shouldn't meddle in adult's business. What're you doing here? I doubt you've come just to gawk at a 40 year old man."

"Ah!" You dipped your head toward him "no sir. I'm here because I want to sign up for your classes. You go by Rengoku-sama as well, yes?"

He grunts "yeah."

"I see. Forgive me if I get you confused with someone else" you add, unsure if you want to bring up his son

"Ohhh I get it" Shinjuro grumbles, crossing his arms "you're one of those academy girls. I guess he's quite the looker—many of em come to me asking about him"

THEY DO?!

You blush "It's not like that...it's just that word gets around fast in this town. People talk. I listen. That's how I know you're related."

"I see" Shinjuro yawns, placing his hands behind his head "alright. Let's go in."

You gave him a look of confusion when he started towards the door