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𝟎𝟏𝟔 𝐈 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬
You watched the blaring sun through your fingers, it was excruciatingly hot. Your curls had stuck to face from the sweat and your face contorted into a frown at the heat. Your whole body was laced in sweat causing your skin to glow. As much as you hated being a demon, at least times like this made you thankful in a way so you wouldn't have to endure the burning heat. But you felt awful. The man must think you're only using or seeing him for shelter. He was at the swords village at the moment and you knew he wouldn't be coming back for a while. You were bored, so, you grabbed your umbrella skipped your shoes in laziness , and went on your way. You moaned and groaned in the heat, complaining to yourself. You saw the village get closer and thanked God for this. Your pace became a little faster before something caught your eye. The handafuda boy! You squealed.
You watched as he seemed to be training with the doll that looked like Yoriichi and mimicked only a fraction of his movements in a way. He seemed to be dedicated to his training as his eyes furrowed in concentration as you sat down legs crossed beside a tree still keeping your umbrella up. He then stopped panting and gasping for air until you caught his eye causing him to jump in embarrassment. Kotetsu, frightened, his behind the boy, which Tanjiro reassured you wouldn't hurt him. You lifted your hand unoccupied to wave at the boy with a soft smile before standing up and making your way towards him. He stood in the same spot shy and alert. He knew you were a demon. "Your skills are very great, Tanjiro." He flinched. How did you know his name? You then faced Kotetsu, putting a hand on his head patting his head. Kotetsu seemed to blush under his mask as his ears where burning red. You then turned back to Tanjiro to speak to no one in particular.
"You know, many years ago I actually met this man.. you say touching the broken up doll. Brows furrowing in a defeated smile. "But, that being said, let me help you perfect your technique. Would you like that?" I ask softly, putting a hand on his shoulder. He nods in response a blush present on his face "Yes mame!" You gave a hearty laugh before giving him some instructions on his form, and which times he should react. You moved his arms and feet in a proper stance, then tilted his hands up. "Don't go only off based on what you see. Think in the mind of your opponent. What move will they strike next?" You say beside his shoulder. "Try and strike me." I say, standing in front of him. "C'mon, I won't hurt your dearest." Tanjiro gulps, and runs towards you, eyes trained on your figure. You quickly move to the side before the wooden sword can they ouch you, and kick it out his hand with one foot, your hand still holding the umbrella up. "You must be prepared for when your enemy strikes next, so even if you miss, you block his next attack. You must move with persicion, and quickness. Again." Tanjiro nods, frowning in concentration as he attacks you again as you quickly dodge, one hand behind your back before aiming to kick the back of his knees, making him loose balance, but quickly regain as he stops the strike of your foot aiming to go to his left side with the sword.
"Very good Tanjiro. But your reaction time must be a bit quicker." You continued to train with him for an little longer before you sat down in the trees offering him some water and a rice ball. He accepts with a smile and you let out a big sigh. You watched in the corner of your eye as he munched on the small meal gratefully, before you turned, placing your hand on his cheek to face you, as you analyzed his face, your thumb rubbing over the flame mark on his forehead. Then brushing through his burgundy hair. The boy blushed with his full cheeks, face turning as red as his hair. "You look so much like him.." You murmur, eyes filled with longing and pain . Tanjiro being Taniro, saw this, about to open his mouth before being interrupted by a strong bulky man. Which by the looks of it he looks quite afraid of. Along with the boy beside him. Tanjiro grabbed the sword which he had taken from the doll protecting it along with Kotetsu as the bulky man attempted to take it from the two boys as they struggled against the 6'0 man, before he finally managed to swing them off the sword. You giggled at the sight as another man showed up and spoke before tickling the large mans sides, giving Tanjiro and the small boy a chance to grab the sword. Finally the man had taken the rusty sword, and giving Tanjiro another one. You watched all of this play out with a smile on your face before getting up to leave. It was time to visit him.
[sorry it's a bit short, this was sort of a filler chapter. I now have more time to make chapters since its summer, but don't get your hopes up! Also, did you guys see the new demon slayer animation? they put 1 million dollars in that budget for real, i don't plan on watching it since the manga already made me cry but it looks so kewl... anyways maybe I will double upload. We will see!]
