Wait..what!? (sanegiyuu)

chap 4

Several months came by, Giyuu came back after Ren turned nine months old, he couldn't shake off the feeling of leaving his son behind, even for a short while. Ren's babbling and tugging on his clothes only added to the pang in Giyuu's heart, but he reassured his son with gentle words and kisses before he left, promising to return later.

However, as Giyuu departed, leaving Ren in the care of Koto, his son's face crumbled into tears, surprising the caretaker with his sudden distress.

...

Back at headquarters, Giyuu stood at front, facing his fellow Hashira's, noting the addition of two new faces. His attention was drawn to a boy with long turquoise hair and a girl with pink and green locks.

"Children, today is a special day as today Giyuu, the Water Pillar, has returned from his year break" Master announced, drawing the attention of everyone present.

"Giyuu, we also have new Hashira's while you were away. That boy is Tokito Muichiro, and the girl is Kanroji Mitsuri. I dearly hope you get along with them" Master addressed Giyuu, who turned to observe the newcomers. Muichiro's gaze was curious, while Mitsuri appeared visibly excited at the prospect of meeting her fellow Hashira.

As everyone(- uzui,shinobu ,obanai and sanemi) gathered around Giyuu, offering their warm welcomes, Gyomei's gentle smile greeted him first.
"Welcome back, Tomioka. How are you?" he asked, his voice filled with genuine concern.

"I'm fine, thank you, Himejima-san," Giyuu replied, his voice barely audible, but Gyomei managed to catch it, he gave a small nod , excused himself before departing

"Tomioka! It's been so long since we last met!" Rengoku exclaimed, placing a hand on Giyuu's shoulder, who nodded awkwardly in response.

"Tomioka! Do you perhaps remember my Tsuguko?" Rengoku continued,

"hai..why?"Giyuu replied as the pink and green-haired girl, Kanroji Mitsuri, approached them with a bright smile.

"Konichiwa, I'm Kanroji Mitsuri, the love pillar,It's nice to meet you, Tomioka-san!" Mitsuri greeted enthusiastically. Giyuu momentarily stared at her, struck by the resemblance she bore to his sister. Despite the chaos of the moment, the familiarity in Mitsuri's features stirred something within him, a nostalgic pang that he couldn't quite place.

"Ah.. konichiwa, it's nice to meet you too, Kanroji-san," Giyuu replied with a polite tone as Mitsuri beamed back at him.

As Giyuu felt a tug on his clothes, he turned to see Muichiro, the boy from earlier, holding onto his haori sleeve as if seeking comfort.

Mitsuri chuckled at the sight.

"Tokito-san, are you sleepy?" Mitsuri asked, her tone gentle as she addressed the drowsy boy.

"Mn... I want to..sleep," Muichiro groggily replied, resting his head on Giyuu's arm, seeking solace in his presence.

"It seems like young Tokito seems to like you, Tomioka!" Rengoku remarked with a laugh, prompting a confused expression from Giyuu.

"Eh..?,Why would you say that..?" Giyuu questioned, his brow furrowing in confusion.

Rengoku and Mitsuri exchanged a glance before Mitsuri spoke up.