Another Life (Tokito Muichiro X OC)

~9~

Toshiyo's POV
"Congratulations." They said. Damn, those girls seem very young. No more than 7 or 8 and yet, they are so put together and mature. More than me, that's for sure, "You 8 have passed the final selection."

I looked around my surroundings and noticed that there was only 1 other girl besides me along with 6 boys including my three friends.

When we started the selection, there were, what? 17 to 18 people? And only 8 are left? So many died then. Aw too bad, I wanted to get to know them a little...

"So we passed, huh? What next?" Hiro asked Ryuusuke from behind me.

"You each will be assigned your kasugai crows that shall aid you in your future missions as official Demon Slayers." One of the girls spoke in her usual monotone voice.

And right as she said that, 8 crows came and each one of us got one. Mine and Hiro's happened to be male crows while Ryuusuke and Haru got female crows... 'Cute...!' I thought,

"Please come forward and pick out an ore for your katanas." The other girl said, "They will be then sent to your assigned swordsmiths for your katanas to be crafted." While the first one concluded.

We all looked forward to see lots of different ores, presented to us on a table covered by a cloth. If I remember correctly, my master said something about those ores being able to absorb sunlight really well so it's easy for us to decapitate demons.

"When they make your katanas or should I say nichirin swords, they make it with a special type of ore that can absorb sunlight really well. It makes it easier for us to decapitate demons." My master had said to me, "The ores have a thing for picking out their own masters. So when you are choosing your ore, just pick the one that seems right. That was also what I did..." He said 'when' and not 'if' like he was sure I would pass. Which I did. Nevertheless, he had all his confidence in me.

I went forward to pick out an ore, seeing as a few others were also making their move.

I could see the first ore from the left glowing slightly. As if telling me to pick it. So I decided to pick that one. As my master said, pick the one that seems right.

'Yea, go for that...'

As I was about to pick it up, someone also reached for it. I looked beside me and it was Haru who also reached for it, "You want that one?" I asked him, trying to be nice and maybe offer him that one even though I wanted it, "If you want, you can keep it, ya' know? I can just take this." He said, picking up the one that was placed above it.

I picked mine, "You sure about this?" I aksed, feeling kind of guilty, that he had to give it up for me, "No it's fine. Don't worry." He flashed a lazy smile, 'To hell man! His smile is seriously to die for!' I felt my face burning red so I quickly averted my gaze. I would've died right then and there if I kept staring even a second longer...

Clearing my throat, I thanked him before looking for Ryuusuke. Seems like he and Hiro also picked out their ores, "Hey. Got your ores?" I asked, trying to distract myself from Haru. My mind is great at distracing me but not when needed. Great..! "Yep got 'em!" Hiro replied while Ryuusuke just gave me a thumbs up.

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3rd person POV
As soon as Toshiyo returned back to her master's resident, she made sure to give her old man a surprise. More like a heart attack, "Master!! I'm back!" She spoke going inside the shed as she figured he'd be there. Just an instinct.

"Huh!?" Ryouji looked up from what he was doing, a little startled, and saw his student at the entry with a huge grin plastered on her face, "Missed me?!" She exclaimed as she ran to give her master one of her infamous bear hugs.

"Toshiyo!!" The master squealed with excitment as he spread his arms for her to hug, "Sure as hell did! C'mere, girl!"

Toshiyo flung into her master's arms and he also wrapped his arms around her. Both teacher and student, having a heartfelt reunion, "I passed thanks to your harsh training, old man!" She said, crying as she couldn't hold back anymore.

Finally after pulling away, the master said, "Nonsense, it was your own confidence and dedication to the training that got you through it." The master said, wiping a tear off the corner of his eyes.
"Let's go. You must be hungry." With that they both went inside to have a warm meal.

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3rd person POV
"Is she inside?"

"Yes. Let me call her out." With that, he went to get the young girl, "Toshiyo?" He spoke as he knocked on her door, "You done getting ready?" He asked as her swordsmith was waiting outside.

"Yes! I'll be right out!" Toshiyo spoke from inside her room. The master left, getting her response.

"She'll be right out. Why don't you sit down?" He asked the waiting swordsmith and led him to a room.

Soon Toshiyo came and sat down, her master to her left and the swordsmith to her right, "Hello! It's a pleasure to meet you!" She spoke with enthusiasm, "Yes a pleasure indeed. I am Kenzo Kurosaki , your swordsmith. I have your blade with me, crafted with most delicacy..." He said as he brought out a sword and handed it to the young girl.

Toshiyo's POV
As Kurosaki-san handed me my sword, I noticed the sheath was a dark blue, but a very luxurious blue...if that makes sense.

I unsheathed my katana and the design on the blade was even prettier! It wasn't much but it was seriously so good. Definitely crafted with utmost delicacy!

The blade was colourless for now but it had white swirls with tiny snowflakes around it. So pretty!

I noticed my master and my swordsmith watching intently as they urged me to hold it. I didn't understand why? "Hold it. Let's see wht color you get." My master spoke.

'So that's what's it about. The swords change colour once their masters weild it. I see!'

As I held the sword in my hand, I could feel it changing colours...

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•|→|• Uhhh, I'm discontinuing this story. Ik. It's pathetic. I barely wrote 10 chapters and I'm already discontinuing it. It really is pathetic of me to do that but I still am going to. Sorry if you actually enjoyed this story and wanted more. I really am sorry. •|←|•

•|→|• I just can't find motivation to continue it. It was a silly idea to even start this. I did this when there was nothing to do on the internet. So now that there is something to do and for a lack of motivation, I am not gonna write anymore. •|←|•

•|→|• Goodbye fellas •|←|•

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