Conqueress of Demons - KnY x fem! Xiao Reader

Chapter 21 - A new mission

A/N: Each time I read one of the comments on this book 2 years are added to my life span it's so motivating to know that this story makes people happy🫶🏻 I still have a dang kidney infection but now I have lots of time to simply write!! I'll see what I can do 💗 (Also fem! Muzan hear me out the sapphic in me is screaming)

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10 wins, 10 losses. That's what Tanjiro had accomplished this morning. A pretty balanced score, even though he could definitely get better if he worked even harder than he already was. The boy was feeling quite energetic and flashed everyone in the training room a huge smile, which was met with a sceptic look from Y/N.

„'Jiro? I'm proud that you're working so hard but.. it's important to take a break once a while. The happiness you get from accomplishing your goals can make you overwork yourself. So please, listen to your body. If you're too tired you'll stay in bed, okay?"

These words made Tanjiro's chest heavy with guilt. It reminded him of his mother. When she used to tell him he shouldn't work so hard. He had always made her worry, yet tried his hardest to do anything he could for his family. The boy looked at the floor and mumbled.

„Am I worrying you? I'm sorry.. I didn't mean to."

The adeptus shook her head and gently placed her hand on his shoulder, patting it.

„Yes. But that's just what family does. I worry about you. But I also believe in you. And if you work so hard that you fall, I will be right behind you, catch you and put you back to your feet."

Relief washed over the maroon haired boy.

„Then.. I'll catch you as well!"

The tall woman smiled in amusement.

„You think you can? Last time I checked I'm at least a head taller than you are, Sunshine."

The nickname had established itself between the two as a form of gentle teasing, since Y/N found Tanjiro to be like the sun. Warm, bright and radiant.

„I bet I could! I just have to train more! Time for jogging.. are you guys coming?"

Zenitsu and Inosuke stood side by side, almost looking like a duo of toy soldiers. Zenitsu's face held an expression that was almost annoyed.

„Do we have to keep the concentration breathing up during it?"

He asked.

„Of course!"

Tanjiro slammed his palm into Zenitsu's stomach, making him shake like a leaf in the wind and let out another snarky comment. Y/N let out a soft, melodious laugh as she walked past them.

„Come on boys. Time to train. I'll run alongside you."

As she passed, Zenitsu gave Tanjiro a confused look. Inosuke spoke up, his tone almost worried.

„What's gotten into M/N? She's never this.."

He struggled finding an adjective to describe what he just saw.

„Energetic? Bright? Dazzling? Glowing?"

Zenitsu asked, putting two fingers to his chin.

„Stop it with your smart words, dammit!"

Inosuke punched him in the gut, making the blonde shriek. Tanjiro simply smiled and shrugged his shoulders.

„I don't know. Maybe she met someone? Or she's simply.. how do I put it.. happy isn't the right word. Maybe she's simply not as stressed as usual?"