[os/sf] Light as Milk , Bitter as Coffee , Sweet as Sugar

[1] Responsibility

Title :: Responsibility

Pairing :: Rikomaji Akumi x Sakeru Renshiro

AU :: Kimetsu no Yaiba AU , Demon Slayer AU

Original Characters by ::

- HatredFox (Rikomaji Akumi)

- Me (Sakeru Renshiro)

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『　Small light breeze carried the scent of the forestland

Leaves, and woods, and florals — all in those embracing hands ..　』

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A soulless body began to dry up and fell apart into darken crumbs, as a black haired lady sheathed her weapon she eyed through the bandana covering her sight, even so, she sees all.

Silver moonlight shone upon the vast area of this woodland, the scenery is familiar since Akumi knew what this place is. Tempted by the thoughts in her head, she set off to one certain direction — hearing soft commotions from where they lead her to.

At the end of sight she found a fellow demon slayer. A tall male was seen having a small conversation with what seemed to be a small black creature, but before she could progress further.. the man himself suddenly faced to her direction without any warnings.

"Oh , how fortunate"

A short speech left his lips as the male drew a tiny smile across his face for a brief moment, before the two would knew, the nearby critter flew away leaving them by themselves. The ashen haired fellow did not mind the crow leaving unannounced , he was on his way back to the place he could rest his head upon.

"Haven't thought you'd come here ..let me guess , you were on your mission , correct ?"

Renshiro tilted his head in a fashion that seemed to be curiosity, but as Akumi could tell, it was just his habit of acting like that.. on second thought, he looked like one big snowy owl when he did so.

"Of course.. it wasn't such a surprise to see that you're also out here too, was it ?"

The lad let out a quiet giggle as he heard so then tilted his head back into position. He didn't even try to keep a straight face as he used to do around people, instead, his glossy lips decorated a gentle smile on upon the lower part of his face almost of the time, unlike hers..

"It was about time , I've completed the mission since.. I suppose it should be an hour ago. But you're already here , are you sure that you don't want to have a small conversation before we part ways ?"

Like he could read her mind, she came all this way and wouldn't like to lose the opportunity of spending some precious time with her so-called 'lover' .. but she never know if the other fellow would feel the same for her. Even though their distance were not so far apart — but still, she felt a constant void between herself and him.

Although she could read and predict every enemies' moves, she could never read what's under the soft, gentle smile of his. Whether he's adorning it on his face with glee or misery, the expressions are quite impossible to tell.

And then Akumi wondered, if the Sakeru would think the same.

"Make yourself comfortable and please sit , I have all night .. and I think you do as well"

The invitation recited from the pearly white haired macho as he spread one of his arms to the position next to him. A gust of wind caressed the branches as they swayed lightly, making rustling noises above the two.

"It would be a pleasure"

Replied the dark haired lass as she accepted the male's persuasion, sitting down and resting her back against the trunk of a certain towering tree.

Though whom requested for the conversation was Renshiro, he still remained silent — like he was waiting for her to start the talk instead. She knew that the guy was not much of a talker, and so does her.. but there was one question that she'd like to ask him since she had been noticing it for quite some time ago..

"You.. never wanted to become a Hashira, do you ?"

Questioned the lady as she faced him, the figure with pale milky skin leaned forward as he was seemingly attempting to find a suitable answer.

"I do not"

Renshiro answered shortly , leaving a teeny bit of smile as he turned to her, before continuing;

"I do not find myself suitable for such position , look — Akumi-san, I'm not such kind of person to have responsibility for everything.."

"You do"

Akumi interrupted, even if she felt like she shouldn't. She saw the potential the male has, and she strongly believed that he would be capable of being one. But still, the reply from him was just mere silence once again.

During a few minutes of peaceful commotion, it felt like eternity —

"I do not.. wish to carry such heavy duty in my hands"

His light pink lips blew out a tiny sigh, yet he still kept that delicate smile of his. The mellow voice continued as the silver light of the night brighten the scenery even more.

"Not that I feared death nor facing those malicious beings — it's quite a complex feeling, even for me.. I hope you will understand"

The lady spoke nothing, but hearing the other's resolve made her slightly aware of his mind. She absentmindedly held up the male's hand but seemed that the other guy didn't even mind it at all, until a gentle touch laid upon his pale fingers — she felt a questioning sight upon her too, through the clean blindfold of his.

"..I understood"

She said, after giving the male a gentle kiss on the hand. Renshiro didn't question her actions but exclaimed in a soft hum, signaling that he allowed her to do so — even though she already did it.

"Let's part ways for now, shall we?"

"Of course, thank you for your company"

Under the lustrous light of the lunar which fell upon this remote land , two demon slayers set off to their own property. After the farewell was made, they wished upon one another for their good sake. Some day, or night, they will meet again.

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『　May a serene land reward him with glee

Once this terrible life ends, we shall be free.　』