xix.ㅤ ࣪ 𓈒 ✿⁠⠀fat rat returns!? ⊹

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━━ 𖡼.𖤣𖥧𖡼.𖤣𖥧 ━━

▮📍 butterfly mansion.
▮"italics" with quotations marks indicate the person is speaking in mandarin. "bold" with quotation marks indicate the person is speaking in japanese

━━ 𖡼.𖤣𖥧𖡼.𖤣𖥧 ━━

you barely got a wink of sleep last night. reflecting on kyojuro's words, the weight of having to save everyone from the threat of being buried six feet deep pressed heavily on your shoulders. the enormity of the responsibility, the knowledge that you'd literally have to risk your life, settled into your bones. yet, despite the danger, you knew it was worth it. this was your duty now that you were a hashira, and you were determined to see it through.

your mind refused to quiet down, thoughts swirling endlessly as you overthought every possible scenario. the fear, the anticipation, and the determination all mingled into a restless night. finally, as the first light of dawn began to creep through your window, you managed a fitful sleep.

however, your rest was short-lived. a soft knock on your door and the quiet murmur of voices stirred you awake. blinking groggily, you sat up, still feeling the weight of exhaustion. several kakushi had arrived, standing at attention and waiting to speak with you. they carried notebooks and a variety of samples, clearly ready to discuss the details of your new estate.

"good afternoon, y/n-san," one of them greeted you with a polite bow. "we hope you slept well."

you suppressed a yawn and managed a small smile, despite the dark circles under your eyes betraying your restless night. "good afternoon..?" you replied, your voice tinged with surprise. you gulped as the realization hit you. 'it's afternoon already?!'

"what do you need from me?" you asked groggily as you stretched your arms, a few joints popping.

"we need to know how you would like your estate to be built and decorated," another kakushi explained. "do you have any preferences for the architecture, the layout, the gardens?"

taking a deep breath, you tried to focus. as your thoughts shifted to the idea of your own estate, a vision began to form. you wanted a place that reminded you of home; china.

"where's the location of my estate?" you asked, rubbing your eyes to shake off the remnants of sleep.

"it's by a stream," one of the kakushi chimed in, their voice filled with a hint of pride.

you immediately felt yourself wake up, excitement bubbling within you. 'jackpot,' you thought to yourself with a smile. the sound of flowing water always brought a sense of peace and nostalgia, reminding you of the serene landscapes of your homeland.

"that's perfect," you said, feeling more energized. "i'd like the design to reflect some elements of traditional chinese architecture... hmm," you pondered, putting your hand on your chin. "i want a white arched bridge, and a moon gate."

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