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Swordsmith Village

Miyuki's POV

The next day, I got up, intending to meet Tanjiro. As I stepped outside, Kagaya noticed me and called out, "Miyuki, are you sure you're well enough to be up and about?"

"It's fine, It's fine. I'm fine~~~" I brushed him off with a smile.

But as I took a few steps, I felt a wave of dizziness and had to hold my head to steady myself. "Are you sure?" Amane, Kagaya's wife, looked at me concerned. 

I gave her a thumbs up, trying to look confident. "I'm sure. Just a bit wobbly from all that sleep."

I made my way to the Butterfly Mansion, my steps a bit unsteady. 

When I reached the rehabilitation room, I found Tanjiro sitting up in bed, looking much better than the last time I saw him. As soon as he saw me, his face lit up with a big smile.

"Miyuki!!!" He exclaimed, getting up and hugging me tightly. "It's so good to see you up and about!" I hugged him back just as tightly. "You too, Tanjirou. How's Nezuko?"

"She's sleeping, as usual," he said with a fond smile. "But she's doing well. How about you? Are you really okay?"

"I'm fine," I assured him. "Just a bit stiff from all that bed rest. Actually, I was hoping Aoi could help me stretch out a bit."

Tanjiro nodded and in the training room both of us were recuperating.

As Aoi guided me through the exercises, Tanjiro watched with a worried expression. "Are you sure you're not overdoing it?"

I laughed, though it came out a bit breathless. "I'm fine,. Just need to get my muscles working again."

Aoi gently stretched my arms and legs, and I could feel the stiffness gradually easing. "You've been through a lot, Miyuki-Sama. It's important to take it slow."

"I know," I said, wincing slightly as she stretched my back. "But I should at least be able to walk you know...?" As they stretched me, I groaned.

"Ngh... So frustrating! I've got a long way to go before I gain back my stamina!" I groaned, feeling the ache in my muscles. To my side, I saw Naho stretching out Tanjiro's legs.

"Hey, wait! Did a new sword come while I was asleep? To replace the one I chipped!" Tanjirou asked as we finished the stretching. 

"Haa... that's nice." I caught my breath, my whole body feeling loose but still a bit painful. "A sword?" Kiyo asked, concerned.

"Talking about swords, did Haganezuka come? I need to ask him to do something for me," I inquired, noticing their nervous glances.

"You did get some letters from Haganezuka-San... Would you like to see them?" Naho said, looking hesitant.

Kiyo and Naho handed Tanjiro his letters. I peeped at them, and they felt more like threats than letters. "Wow..." I muttered. "I knew he was really angry, but this is... really bad..."

"It is, isn't it?" Tanjirou said, sweating a bit.

We reads a stack of angry letters from Haganezuka, who refuses to craft a replacement for Tanjiro's broken sword, citing his careless use.

Kiyo and Naho munched on some snacks while we digested the news. "Two months went by, but no sword ever arrived," said Sumi.

"Mmm... And it was only chipped this time! I snapped it in two last time!" Tanjirou defended himself.

"Mmm... Swords are always getting damaged, but Haganezuka-San just happens to be a bit difficult, doesn't he?" Aoi added.

"Can't we reach him any other way? I really love his work," I asked, feeling a bit desperate.