Reincarnated as Nezuko

Chapter 6

Amane's P.O.V.

I walked out of Urokodaki's house deep in thought.

'She was only eighteen. She had her whole life ahead of her, and then she was thrust into this world, only to have her family taken from her and nearly lose her life again at twelve. No one should have to go through that much trauma. She may technically be thirty age-wise, but physically, she's still a child. Every girl needs a female figure in her life that she can talk to and turn to for help when she needs it. If I can be that for her, I will. But I won't push her. It's her decision.' 

"Are you alright, dear? You're quiet," Kagaya asked, slightly concerned, as I came up beside him and took his arm, relieving Tomioka so he could walk ahead of us.

"I'm alright, my love. Just thinking over what has just been told to us." I said as we started heading back home.

"Alright. If you don't mind me asking, what did you go back to talk with Nezuko about?" Kagaya asked.

"I wanted to give my condolences about what happened to her. I also told her that if she ever needed anyone to talk to, I'd be there to listen, and that she shouldn't hesitate to write to me. I also asked her a few questions about her past life."

"I see. I'm glad. I could sense that Nezuko is carrying a lot of weight on her shoulders. Having someone to talk to will help. What did you ask her?" 

"Just what her name was in her past life and how old she was when the accident happened. She was only eighteen when her life changed forever for the first time. I can only imagine what Kiara must have felt when she woke up in an unfamiliar world, only to have her family ripped away from her twelve years later. If I can be there for her, I will. She'll need a female figure to talk to every once in a while, and if she wants, I'm willing to be that person."

"That is very kind of you, Amane dear. I don't doubt she was touched by your offer. I'm guessing Kiara was her name," Kagaya said.

"Yes," I confirmed.

Nezuko's P.O.V.

I could hear what Amane was telling Kagaya, and my heart warmed at her words. She's right. I'm going to need a woman I can talk to, and Amane seems like the perfect person. She'll be able to understand some things that men won't. And if she ever needs someone to talk to as well, I'll be there for her too.

I decided to let Urokodaki know that the others had left, so I wrote a quick note and gave it to his Kasugai Crow to bring to him.

I knew the boys would be back soon, so I decided to start making lunch for the three of us. I didn't want Urokodaki to be the only one doing the cooking. Just because I don't need to eat anymore doesn't mean I can't enjoy food or help with the cooking. I won't eat all the time so we can conserve ingredients, but today I wanted something, so I decided to make enough for all three of us.

'Wait... Tanjiro and his sense of smell. He'll be able to tell that people have been here. Let's hope the smell of food masks the others' scents.' 

I started making some vegetable stew and rice. I had just finished the rice when I heard the boys getting close. By the time they reached the house, the stew was ready too.

"Welcome back," I said cheerfully, trying not to show how nervous I was about Tanjiro picking up the others' scents.

"Hey, Nezuko," Tanjiro said, coming over to hug me. I hugged him back.

"Did you cook?" Urokodaki asked.

"Yes, I made vegetable stew and rice. I didn't want you to be the only one doing the cooking," I explained. "I hope that's alright."