Chapter 11: Familiar faces

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Kiko Suzuki

"It's... been a while since I've been to this place."  The female had walked inside the Butterfly Mansion, taking a look around.  She could tell that it had changed the last time she had been there.

Kiko did grow up with Shinobu after all.  But ever since Kiko had become a Hashira, she had gotten herself her own home.  So, she couldn't visit the Butterfly Mansion as often as she did once before.  However, she still did visit anyway.

"Well, you haven't been visiting since you became a Hashira.  But that's alright.  Now's a good time as ever, huh?"  The Insect Hashira had asked, a closed eyed smile remaining on her face as she turned to her friend.  Kiko had chuckled and nodded.

The two of them stopped at one of the rooms.  Shinobu then turned to Kiko once more.  "I want to speak to you about something.  But there's something I need to do first.  You can just head into the training room here, and I'll come in to talk to you shortly."  She had said, before walking off.  Kiko nodded slowly, watching Shinobu leave.  She then opened the door, seeing what the room would look like.

She had a look of awe on her face.  She remembered that the training room was a lot different when she stayed at the Butterfly Mansion when she was younger.  But she didn't realize how much has changed.

She sat down on the floor, as she waited patiently for Shinobu.  She then closed her eyes, as she slowly started to get herself lost in her thoughts.  About what though?  Well, several things.

She remembered when she was told that the Three Demon Slayers have passed.  Kiko was shocked to hear this as well.  She remembered that she saw one of them when the trial of Tanjiro and Nezuko involved.  Specifically, Kanjoro.

Seeing that for the first time, she was willing to spare their lives.  That also meant that a few of the other Hashira got mad at her for being merciful on others, despite her serious and tough exterior.  She felt terrible, knowing that she did nothing to help.  Even if this situation had nothing to do with her.

Kiko even remembered her Tsugoko in tears that same night.  And she knew the reason why.  Her Tsugoko, Hikari had an older sister.  And she was within the trio who was killed by Muzan.  Kiko had did her best to comfort Hikari.  But she knew that it would be hard for Hikari to move on.  And her sister wasn't much older than Hikari either.

She suddenly opened her eyes, hearing the door open once more.  She then turned her head, seeing who it was.  She thought that it would be Shinobu.  However, she was wrong.

It was three boys standing at the door.  One with burgundy hair, another boy with black hair with shades of blue, and the other with bright yellow hair.  Kiko had a surprised expression on her face.  However, she didn't show any intimidation on her face.  Once the three boys had made eye contact with Kiko, two of them had surprised expressions on their faces as well.

"We're sorry!  Were we interrupting anything?"  The burgundy haired boy had asked.  Kiko had slowly shook her head.  A small smile then came on her face.

"No, I just got here.  I'm just waiting for Shinobu."  She had replied, then looking away.  The three boys nodded, before slowly walking inside.  They all remained silent, as they sat down across from her a few feet away.

"Is... something wrong?  Why are you all... looking at me like that?"  Kiko had asked, a surprised expression coming on her face.  The burgundy haired boy cleared his throat.

"I-I'm sorry!  It's just that... you were really intimidating when I first saw you at the trial.  You seemed so serious when you first walked in."  The boy had pointed out, making Kiko hum softly.  She did seem super serious when she was at the trial at that time.

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