The Moon Hashira

Something More Important Than Life

~In the Tsuzumi Mansion~

Zenitsu and Shouichi run through the halls. 

Zenitsu: "Where are you, Tanjiro?" I can still hear that creepy sound. Just be safe and sound, Tanjiro! 

Shouichi: "Um, Zenitsu, is it just me, or are we just going around and around in circles?" 

Zenitsu: "I knew it! I was getting the same feeling! That's my boy, Shouichi! I knew I could count on you! All right, could you check to see if this room is safe?" 

Shouichi: "Ahh..." 

Zenitsu: "What the heck?! All right, all right, just stop giving me that look! Fine, I'll do it myself!" 

Zenitsu nervously peeks through an open door. 

Zenitsu: "Eek... There's nobody around. Let's go this way!" 

Zenitsu and Shouichi go down another hall. 

Zenitsu: "Tanjiro, please show up!" 

A drum is struck, and the room rotates.

Shouichi: "Huh?" 

Zenitsu: "Th-The room... just flipped!" 

Zenitsu and Shouichi begin falling. 

Zenitsu: "Erk!" 

Shouichi: "Ahh..." 

Zenitsu, Shouichi: "Ahh!!" 

Zenitsu and Shouichi fall through several doors, ending up outside. 

~Meanwhile~

Tanjiro searches for Kiyoshi and Teruko. 

Tanjiro: "Kiyoshi! Teruko! Kiyoshi! Teruko!" 

Tanjiro opens a door. 

Tanjiro: "Kiyoshi! Teruko!" 

Teruko throws a book at Tanjiro. 

Teruko: "Ahh!" 

Tanjiro: "Ngh!" 

Kiyoshi throws a pot at Tanjiro. 

Kiyoshi: "Ahh!" 

Tanjiro: "Ah!" 

Another book strikes Tanjiro directly in the forehead. 

Tanjiro: "Gah!" 

Teruko: "Ah..." 

Kiyoshi: "Tanjiro..."

 Tanjiro: "Why are you throwing stuff at me?!" 

Kiyoshi: "We're so sorry! The tsuzumi vanished, so we panicked." 

Tanjiro: "I see... Well, I'm glad you're safe." Teruko breaks down in tears. Tanjiro pats her head 

Teruko: "Ngh... Wahhh~! Ngh... Mmm..." 

Tanjiro: "You did a good job hanging in there. You, too, Kiyoshi." 

Kiyoshi: "Yeah." 

Tanjiro: "Come on, let's head outside. Climb onto my back." 

Tanjiro, Kiyoshi, and Teruko walk out into the hallway toward the exit. 

Tanjiro: "Is your leg okay?" 

Kiyoshi: "Yes!" 

Tanjiro: "You just have to be brave a little longer. I'm picking up Zenitsu and Shouichi's scents. They must be outside. Both of them are safe... Ah!" I smell blood!