PART 32: THE DEMON BEHIND THE WOODS.

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Sanemi eventually left for the mission, walking in the middle of the night.

It was a 4 hour walk.

He didn't see any Demons on his way, the sun slowly coming up now.

Ah... It's morning already?
Sanemi walked to his assigned Mansion which was on the side of the road.

He knocked on the door.

The door unlocked, a young boy opening it.

"You're here! Welcome to the mansion, please come in!"

Sanemi was too tired to respond to him, walking in quietly as he went to his room. He closed the door shut, slowly falling on the bed.

"Gotta sleep..."
He fell asleep almost immediately, he really was tired.

It was midday when his eyes blinked open. He looked at the sunlight that filled the room with brightness.

He finally got out of bed, washing his face as he walked out of the room.

"Your meal is ready!"

Sanemi groggily walked to the room, sitting down at the table.

He scratched his head, his vision was a little blurry. He rubbed the sleep from his eyes.

As soon as he finished his food, he zoned out, wondering if Giyuu was eating properly.

I really hope he is... He'll get thinner otherwise...

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Giyuu was in his backyard, staring at the clouds outside.

I hope Shinazugawa-San's doing alright...
He sighed softly, imagining Sanemi's happy face.

He rubbed the back of his neck, only to find something stuck on his uniform collar.

What's that...?

He pulled it out, his eyes widening.

What...
It was the charm he insisted Sanemi to take with him.

"How could... This be here?"

Wait...

Giyuu's eyes widened all of a sudden as he recalled the previous evening.

"T-Tomioka, Wait!"
Sanemi had stopped him, hugging him again.
He even patted Giyuu's back.

"Did he give it back to me when we hugged...? That moment?"
Giyuu sighed helplessly.

Why doesn't Shinazugawa-San want me to care for him!
He stared at the sky quietly.

"Why does he always stop me... When I'm only trying to return the same love that he's given me...?"
He muttered softly.

Shinazugawa-San... Why do you have to be so stubborn?

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There were hours left till it got dark.

Bored, Sanemi decided to walk through the streets.

The sunlight was strong, the flowers blooming.

A strong wind blew, flower petals flying everywhere.

How pretty... I wish you were here to see this with me, Tomioka...
Sanemi stared at the flying petals, reaching his hand out to hold one.

As a pink petal landed on his palm, he stared at it closely.

It's beautiful... Just like Tomioka...
He smiled at his little thoughts.

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