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Same thing as the Kokushibo chapter, please tell me if I got Yoriichi's personality wrong :')
~*~ You rush through a forest in the process of trying to escape a blood thirsty demon. You stumble over your legs a bit, crying and screaming for help as you run.
“Help! Someone help me!” You repeat your yelling till you're out of breath. You run into a dead end, hugging the trees with your back. The demon slowly approached you with a grin. “End of the line.” It spoke with a rather deep tone, lowering its head.
“No, wait! Please don't eat me!” You plead, your legs feeling like water at that moment. You slouched down to the floor, your sobbing louder than your voice. You see a glimpse of a red line pouring from the demon's neck.
You paused as its head fell to the ground, along with its body. “Eep!” You cover your head with your hands timidly as the demon crumbles and perishes. A rather tall man with long dark red hair approached your way, sheathing his kanata.
“Are you hurt?” The man asked in a soft and gentle tone, kneeling down to see your face. He gave a soft smile, showing that he wasn't a threat. “That monster is gone now. There's nothing to worry about.” He spoke again, along with a nod. Your tears begin to stop as you wipe your eyes, sniffling.
“Thank you.. mister.” You mutter, your voice was raspy at that time due to the constant screaming. The man gave a smile again,returning back to his original height. “What's your name?” You ask, getting rather talkative to the man.
“Yoriichi Tsugikuni.” He said his name a bit formally. “I'm Y/N! Nice to meet you.” You give him a smile as he gives one back before opening his mouth. “Tell me, where are your parents? I could guide you towards them.” Yoriichi questioned, stepping back to give you some space respectfully. You eye the ground, a frown forming on your face a bit. “I.. I don't know.” You lower your voice.
Yoriichi grew a bit more serious. “Are you lost?” He asked as you gave a hesitant nod, wiping your face. Yoriichi grunted softly to himself before speaking again. “Do you remember the last time you saw them?” Yoriichi blinked, his expression shifting.
You silently shook your head, Yoriichi maintaining a calm manner. “Shall we go look for them?” Yoriichi dropped his hand for you to grab. You eventually did, walking with him. You found him to be calm and reserved, just like your parents.
You grow a bit attached to Yoriichi, loosening up around him. “Sir.. I um..” You tap his hand, getting his attention. “Thank you for everything..” You dip your head respectfully. Yoriichi nodded. “Of course.” He almost said to himself.
You were a very polite child as your parents taught you to be, of course. Though, walking with this stranger did make you second guess your actions. He did save your life, so he earned some of your trust.
Unfortunately, your parents were not in sight. Yoriichi refused for you to be alone all by yourself in a world of demons too. “Youngster.” Yoriichi stopped in his tracks, kneeling down once again to your height. “Due to your parents' absence, I'll take that role, if that's alright with you.” Yoriichi spoke with a nod.
This was probably the weirdest suggestion he's ever made, but he had empathy. Especially for youngsters. This will mean a lot of responsibility for him, but you were mature enough to take care of yourself.
You pause, looking into his red colored eyes for a moment. “Really..” You mutter, Yoriichi blinked along with a half nod. “Sure, mister!” You take his suggestion with a smile.
That day, you grew a family bond with Yoriichi. Your own father bodyguard for a lifetime.
~*~ One time, I pronounced "Tsugikuni" as "Tsukungee."
