Aimi's P.O.V:
I was walking through the streets when I saw a family. A happy family which reminded me of my old family.
The last time Kagaya and Amane paid attention to me was before their children were born.
The moment they came to know that Amane was expecting a baby, I was pushed to the sidelines.
I was really upset knowing that I would go to back to how my past life was, but nevertheless tried to enjoy ever moment knowing that at least I had food and Shelter.
But, Obviously, I was jealous.
Jealous of the family that once was mine.
Though Kagaya's disease started kicking in, Amane stood by her husband.
Their children too were very much like their parents.
I was....... somewhat similar.
Ever since, the couple had their own children, I stopped calling them, Mama and Papa.
I still remember the first time I stopped doing that.
Flashback
"Is it a girl or a boy miss??" My younger self asked the maid.
"It is a pair of twins. Both are girls." The maid said, staring disgustingly at me.
I was always hated by the others because I was an orphan who was adopted. That was why, Kagaya hid me from the demon slayers and the others as much as possible.
"Wahhh!! Can I see them??" I asked. But the maid only hit me in response.
I started crying when she hit me and ran inside, where my parents and new siblings were.
I ran and tried jumping in my father's arms only to be pulled back.
I looked up and saw the maid.
She hit me once again and slapped me harshly.
I looked up to where my parents were hoping they were angry at her actions only to see them playing with the babies in each of their hands.
"Papa..... Mama" I call out silently as tears fell from my eyes.
But they both paid no attention to me.
The maid then dragged me out of the room and threw me in my own as she banged the door close.
I cried and cried for the rest of the day.
One of the few maids who liked me came to my room to feed me for the next few days as I had not touched my food or left my room ever since the incident happened.
I was hoping that maybe Kagaya or Amane will come to my room to apologize or at least notice my absence but they didn't bother.
I was left heartbroken and reckless due to their behavior.
So, I left the room after a few more days and headed to where Kagaya and Amane were seated, playing with their newborns.
They looked up and saw me and then glanced at one another.
"P- Tch." I scoffed when I was about to call him Papa once again.
Amane and Kagaya shared a worried glance as I spoke.
Soon, they were shocked when they saw me kneeling on one knee and bowing before them.
Kagaya tried to speak to me.
"Aimi why-" "Master." I cut him off as both the adults widened their eyes.
"I am a mere orphan who happened to have fallen on your doorsteps. You did not have to give me the hopes of being your daughter when you can't even fulfill your promises." I scoffed once again, glaring at the couple.
"But now that you have made your feelings towards me pretty clear, I would like to request you to send me off to the various Hashiras. Like, Master Urokodaki. I don't wish to rely on you or be a burden to you especially since, you now have your own children to look after. Please accept my request." I spoke with a sharp gaze.
Their faces looked devastated at what they heard. Amane's eyes were filled with tears and so were Kagaya's. But, I couldn't care less.
Kagaya soon nodded and I left the room bowing for the 2nd time.
I was angry at them. No, I was Furious!!!
For the next few days I stayed in my room meditating and not eating anything which made the couple upset but yet again, I didn't care.
Soon, Kagaya told me that the Hashiras were willing to train me.
I was excited to go but the couple didn't really seem happy at the thought that I was leaving. Nevertheless, I left.
Flashback ends.....
I got many letters from the couple asking me if I was doing well or whether I wanted to come back. But, I never replied.
I trained with the water Hashira, Zenitsu's grandfather and the other Hashiras.
Shinjuro didn't really want to teach me but I threatened him which is why we secretly had lessons in the forest away from his children's sight.
By the time I was 15, I had mastered all the breathing styles.
I was already at Hashira level according to Urokodaki.
I even mastered Sun Breathing through a journal which Shinjuro had unwillingly given to me.
I already knew that he knew about sun breathing so yet again I forced him.
I mastered Total Concentration Constant in Sun breathing since it was the core of all the breathing styles.
I knew that Moon breathing existed and I also knew the forms of Moon breathing.
So I took it upon myself to learn to use it, which I did.
I now knew all the forms and styles. Even the ones created by Inosuke, Kanao, Shinobu, Obanai and Mitsuri.
Thanks to all the fandoms I read in my past life.
When I felt that I was ready, I set on my journey to the final selection.
