Wait..what!? (sanegiyuu)

chap 5

Mitsuri stood before the door of Giyuu's water estate, her heart fluttering with excitement at the prospect of their upcoming mission together.

She took a moment to admire the serene surroundings, the lush greenery and the tranquil koi pond lending an air of peacefulness to the scene.

With a soft smile, Mitsuri raised her hand and rapped lightly on the door, the sound echoing through the quiet estate.
She waited patiently, the anticipation building within her as she wondered what awaited them on their mission.

After a brief moment, the door creaked open, revealing Giyuu standing on the other side. His calm demeanor and gentle expression immediately put Mitsuri at ease, and she returned his greeting with a cheerful wave.

"Konnichiwa Tomioka-san! I'm here for our mission" Mitsuri exclaimed, her enthusiasm bubbling over as she eagerly awaited their departure.

...

As Mitsuri stepped inside, she couldn't help but gasp in delight at the beauty of Giyuu's estate. The vibrant greenery of the front yard and the soothing presence of the koi pond left her feeling enchanted.

"Oawhh!, Tomioka-san, your estate is absolutely stunning!" Mitsuri exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with admiration as she took in the scenery.

Giyuu smiled bashfully at her compliment, his cheeks tinged with a faint blush at her words.

"Thank you, Kanroji-chan. I'm glad you like it" he replied graciously, his tone warm and genuine.

Before they could exchange further pleasantries, Giyuu turned to one of the nearby kakushi with a gentle request.

"Ano..ah–*name eradicated*, could you please prepare some tea for Kanroji-san and me?" he asked politely.

The kakushi nodded eagerly in response.

"Hai, Tomioka-sama!" they replied before hurrying off to fulfill Giyuu's request, leaving the two Hashira alone in the tranquil surroundings of the estate.

"And also Tomioka-san,..I'd like to apologize about Iguro-san's attitude a few days ago, he can get a bit crude but I really sincerely apologize in his behalf.."
As Mitsuri expressed her apology, Giyuu waved off her concerns with a reassuring smile.

"It's fine, Kanroji-chan. Iguro-san was just a bit frustrated, that's all" he replied, his tone gentle and understanding.

Mitsuri sighed with relief at his understanding nature, grateful for his forgiving demeanor.

However, their conversation was interrupted by the arrival of Koto, who was holding Ren in her arms.

"Tomioka-sama, we've returned!" Koto announced as she approached Giyuu, her expression warm as she handed Ren over to him. Giyuu's face lit up with joy at the sight of his son, his eyes sparkling with affection.

"Thank you again, Koto. How was your time outside, Ren?" Giyuu inquired as he cradled his son in his arms, his attention fully focused on the little boy who coohed at the sight of his parent

Mitsuri couldn't help but stare in astonishment at the scene unfolding before her.
"T-tomioka-san, you... you have a child?" she exclaimed, her eyes wide with surprise.