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Surfing and Serving~Tanjiro

-Modern World-

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She got off the bus, at its last stop. The girl didn't know where she was, only why she left the bustling city. She stepped onto the concrete, a backpack slung around her shoulder. She could hear the sounds of waves crashing against the shore. She was at a beach. She trekked the sandy shore, her bag weighing her down. She only wanted a fresh start, somewhere new. After more than 5 minutes of walking, she saw a shop on the beach. She got closer with each step, seeing it was a soba and surf shop. 'Surf and Serve'. What an intriguing name. She hasn't eaten anything in days. She entered the soba shop, part of it was open roofed with string lights around while the rest was under a roof. 

There were 4 people working inside. 3 boys and 1 girl. A boy with burgundy hair noticed you enter, his ruby red eyes on you. "Hey! Welcome to Surf and Serve, are you looking for some cold soba or a surf board?" He asked, a bright smile adorning his face. She stayed silent, looking around. He walked towards you, the girl following close behind. They looked at her, then looked at each other. "Would you.. like something to eat?" The girl offered softly. She had dark hair which faded into an orangey brown and pink eyes sparkled in the light. The other girl nodded, her eyes stained with tears. The boy and girl looked at each other, heading to the kitchen together. 

Meanwhile, the girl sat at a table, her eyes on her phone. Messages were blowing up her phone. Many from friends, family, and a certain someone. "Hey.." A voice in front of her spoke. She looked up to see a yellow haired boy, his hair was messy, but in the way where it looks good. "What's your name? I need a name for the pretty girl." His voice was soft but had a hint of flirtatiousness. "...y/n.." The girl mumbled. "Y/N..a pretty name to match the pretty face.. I'm Zenitsu." He tested the name on his tongue, introducing himself while he was at it. He smiled softly. "You seem like you've been through a bit, eh?" 

He was trying to start a conversation, but he was failing miserably. She only nodded. "May I know what happened..if you're okay telling me of course." He asked, his voice low and husky. She pressed her lips together, debating if she should or not. "I..." She began. "I left Kyoto because of a heartbreak. He cheated on me..I was so in love with him but I was stupid for it. I gave him my heart and he just broke it on the spot. I left, taking a few of my belongings with me and hopped on a bus, and got off at the last stop. This is where that bus brought me. I wanted a fresh start, somewhere new, somewhere no one knows who I am." 

Zenitsu sat there, in silence. Y/N looked to the ground, feeling miserable. Suddenly, her face was lifted up by a hand.. who belonged to Zenitsu. "Cheer up love, don't feel so bad about some stupid boy." He said, cupping her face in his hand before retracting his hand. Suddenly, the burgundy haired boy and the pink eyed girl came out with a bowl of soba. "Eat up babes, you look like you need it." The pink eyed girl said. "I'm Nezuko. I'm his"—She pointed to the burgundy haired boy—"I'm his younger sister."  Y/N blinked at the girl now named Nezuko, before she looked at the bowl, grabbing the chopsticks and eating. 

It was delicious. She ate it quickly, savoring the flavors. It was the best thing she's ever eaten. The three stood there, watching her devour the soba. She finished in less than 5 minutes. "Do you want more?" The ruby red eyed boy asked. Y/N took a moment to think before nodding. He went to the back kitchen before returning with another bowl of soba. She nodded, in thanks. She ate the soba like it was her first meal in years. 

30 minutes later, she sat at the table, the 3 standing in front of her. "So.. where did you come from?" The girl asked. Y/N looked up at her, answering her question. "Kyoto, and if you're asking why, I had a terrible break up..he cheated and impregnated a girl. I left, wanting a fresh start. I took a bus, leaving at the last stop of the night. It took me here..Miyako-jima. I haven't eaten in days.. I'm just so heartbroken." She explained, the tears rushing to her eyes again. As tears fall from her eyes, a hand wipes them. That hand belonged to the burgundy haired boy. He stood up, his arms out. "You need a hug, desperately." He stated, offering a hug to her. She stood up from her seat, immediately going into the strangers arms. "I'm Tanjiro. What's your name?" He introduced himself. She didn't answer, only cries were heard. "Y/N.. that's her name." Zenitsu spoke up, his arms crossed.