Bonds Unveiled

Whispers of the Night: Bonds and Restless Thoughts

As the night grew late, everyone prepared for bed. Muichirou and Nezuko quickly brushed their teeth and washed their faces before settling in. Muichirou pretended to be busy gathering their belongings as an excuse to buy time and secretly observe Nezuko. He wanted to share his clothes with her, so he let her go first, enjoying the sight of her.

Once Nezuko finished, Muichirou took the clothes to the bathroom. Closing the door, he began washing his face, using Nezuko's cute pink brush, toothpaste, and even her towel. It was a subtle way for him to feel closer to her, even through the smallest details.

"Hey Nezuko, let's go to bed," he gently suggested.

"I'm not very sleepy," Nezuko replied.

"Nezuko, are you awake? Join Tanjiro and Kanao in the chat room, it's boring," Kanao called from the door, not noticing Muichirou's somber expression as he glanced outside at 12:15 am.

"Let's go to sleep now," Kanao insisted.

Nezuko hesitated but eventually agreed. "Okay, be careful, Muichirou."

Tanjiro gestured to Muichirou, signaling that he should watch out for him. Muichirou chose to ignore their concerns and bid them goodnight.

"Sleep well, both of you," Nezuko and Kanao wished them goodnight in unison.

As they left, Kanao noticed Muichirou's gloomy face. "Muichirou, what's wrong? You seem down. Anyway, let's go to sleep."

"I still want to stay up a bit. You go ahead. I'm sorry," Nezuko said, grabbing her phone from the table.

Muichirou glanced at the screen, catching a glimpse of the name "Genya" in a conversation. He felt a twinge of jealousy but quickly dismissed it. What did Genya have that he didn't? He wasn't as cute or gender-neutral, nor did he excel in intelligence like Nezuko. Yet, she seemed captivated by him. Muichirou couldn't help but wonder where he stood in her heart.

Finally, Nezuko drifted off to sleep. Muichirou glanced at the clock; it was 2 am. The thoughts of Genya still lingered, but he reminded himself not to worry. Nezuko slept soundly, unaware of his internal struggles. Taking advantage of the moment, Muichirou hugged her from behind, embracing her in his heart. He vowed to protect her, never letting anything or anyone take her away from him.

With a sense of peace, they both fell into a deep sleep, awaiting the arrival of a new day.