Big Boy, Big Adventure

Chapter 9: Coal Business

Chapter 9: Coal Business

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Akio grabbed a huge log and smashed it on a boulder, breaking it in half. He did the same thing with another log, then another, making a stack of firewood in a flash. Tanjiro's eyes widened as he watched the buff teen show off his crazy strength. He had never seen anyone chop wood with their bare hands before.

"Whoa, Akio-san, that was amazing!" Tanjiro shouted, clapping his hands. "How do you do it?I've never seen anyone split wood like that without a tool!"

Akio, his chest heaving with exertion, flashed a lopsided grin at Tanjiro. "Heh, thanks," he replied, his voice tinged with pride. "Guess all that heavy lifting at the gym paid off, huh?"

Tanjirou tilts his head. "Gym? What that?" He asked. Akio stuttered. "It's basically a place where you can train your body." He explained. Tanjirou becames slightly excited and wanted to know more but remembers they needed to finish chopping the wood. Akio sighed in relief, saved by lady luck, he glanced at Wispella, who was sitting on his shoulder. The silver-haired fairy smiled and nodded, knowing that Akio was hiding his true nature as a foreigner from another world. She was the only one who knew about his unique powers and his immunity.

Akio leaned closer to Wispella and whispered in her ear. "Hey, can I use a wish now?"

Wispella nodded again. "Yes, you can. You haven't made one today yet. What do you wish for?"

Akio looked around and saw that Tanjiro was busy loading the firewood onto a cart. He lowered his voice and said, "I wish for our profits to triple within reason. You know, to help out Tanjiro-kun and his family." He still didn't have a full grasp on Wispella's abilities so he decided to be specific on his wishes. He didn't want coal to suddenly vanish and show up here.

Wispella closed her eyes and waved her hand. A faint glow surrounded her as she granted Akio's wish. "Your wish is granted. I hope it works out well for you."

Akio thanked her and hoped that his wish would come true. He wanted to make Tanjiro happy for awhile before tragedy strikes.

As Akio and Tanjiro finished loading the firewood onto the cart, they heard a voice calling them from the house.

"Tanjiro! Akio-san! Come and have some soup! You must be hungry after working so hard!" It was Tanjiro's mother, Kamado Kie. She came out of the house carrying two bowls of steaming soup. She smiled warmly and handed one to Tanjiro and the other to Akio.

"Thank you, Mother!" Tanjiro said, taking the bowl and sipping it. "It's delicious as always!"

"Thank you, Kie-san!" Akio said, taking the bowl and sipping it too. He couldn't help but stare at Tanjiro's mother. She was a stunning woman with long black hair and kind dark purple eyes that appeared lighter around the lower section of her irises. She had a noticeably light complexion and a slender figure. She looked much younger than her age, despite being the mother of six children.

Wispella noticed Akio's gaze and realized that he had a thing for mature women. She giggled and whispered in his ear. "You like her, don't you? She's beautiful, isn't she? Do you want to make a wish to get closer to her?"

Akio blushed and quickly looked away from Kie. He felt embarrassed and guilty for having such thoughts about Tanjiro's mother. He shook his head and muttered. "No, no, I don't. Stop teasing me. She's just a nice lady."