The Sun User's Daughter (Douma X Reader)

Chapter 22

"Good morning, (Y/N)! These are for you~" Douma sang as he kneeled in front of you and held out a small bouquet of flowers he picked from the garden outside.

You blinked and tilted your head, confused at what the blonde is doing considering you have never met any other person the same age as you. You grew up with your parents after all, helping them with the chores while still being able to have fun with them.

Douma stared back at you before giving you a smile, gently taking your hand in his before wrapping your hands around the bouquet.

"Just like this. I picked these flowers because they are beautiful. But they are not as beautiful as you." he hummed, happy that you accepted his small gift and held them.

"Oi. Can you stop being all flirty with someone in front of me? Just because Yoriichi-san went out to send a letter does not mean you get to flirt and try to court his daughter." Hakuji stated as he crossed his arms and stood in the corner of the room.

"Oh, shush Hakuji-dono! You probably don't even know how to love since your heart is all muscles and strength. Don't listen to him (Y/N), I am a much better suitor than someone who is all brawns for brains and heart." Douma replied, ignoring the glare he is getting from the ravennette.

You looked at the flowers before letting out a happy hum, liking how they smell so wonderful and are indeed pretty. You remembered how your father would give gifts to your mother as well. Glancing up at the blonde, you leaned forward and gently pressed your muzzle against the blonde's cheek before moving away to quickly hide back in your box, embarrassed at your actions. Douma stood there in shock, placing a hand to his cheek as he stared at Hakuji.

"S-she kissed me? She kissed me! Did you see that, Hakuji-dono? She returned my feelings!" Douma cheered with a grin as he twirled around the room.

"She didn't kiss you! Stop being delusional! Besides if she did then that was an indirect one! She didn't kiss your lips so stop it!" Hakuji replied.

The door to the room was slid open as Yoriichi walked inside before glancing over to his two companions and raised a brow at the blonde twirling around and singing so happily.

"What happened while I was gone? Why are you so happy?" Yoriichi asked as he stared at the singing blonde.

"Ah? Oh! You see, Yoriichi-dono. (Y/N)--" Douma was immediately cut off when Hakuji covered his mouth with his hand.

"Don't mind him Yoriichi-san! He was just being delusional! (Y/N) went back in the box since she wanted to wait for you but you were taking quite a while." Hakuji said as he pulled Douma out of the room with him.

"You idiot! You're going to get yourself killed just by even trying to talk to Yoriichi-san's daughter!" he hissed as he let go of the blonde and wiped his hand on his pants. The blonde could only huff in exasperation and cross his arms, muttering at how mean Hakuji is being to him.

Yoriichi glanced to where the two left before walking up to the box and knocked on it for a bit before opening the door and smiled at you.

"Good morning, sunshine. I just sent a letter to your uncle and he's happy to hear that we are both doing well. He even said he might come check on us soon." Yoriichi stated as he patted your head. You hummed in reply and happily accepted the pats before looking over your father's shoulder the moment you heard the sound of his crow outside. Your father doing the same as he walked up to the door and opened it a bit to let the crow inside.

"Caw! Please head to Mt. Natagumo! Your assistance is needed! Please hurry!" the crow exclaimed. Yoriichi could only nod in response as he went to get his sword before walking back over to you and helped you in the box before closing it and carried it on his back as usual.

"Follow me! Follow me!" the crow yelled as he flew out the room. Yoriichi stepped out of the room before turning to his right after he heard the shuffling of feet.

"Yoriichi-dono! We're coming along too!" Douma exclaimed as he stood beside Hakuji, who are also prepared to leave for the journey.

Yoriichi stared at the two before giving them a nod and began to walk off and follow the crow. The three of them then head off to Mt. Natagumo.

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A male sat on the porch of his home, holding out a hand as a crow landed on his knuckles.

"Hm, it seems like most of my children have been slaughtered. There is a chance that the Twelve Kizuki are there due to the situation. Seems like I'll have to send in some help." the male hummed as he glanced behind him with a smile.

"Giyuu, Sabito, Michikatsu. Please help the others."

"As you wish, Oyakata-sama." the three replied.

"I can't wait to see what we're up against!"

"I just hope we can still save the others, Sabito."

"Giyuu, Sabito. Focus on the task." Michikatsu huffed as he ran ahead to the mountain.