Tanjiro x kanao one shots.

Tankana One-Shot: Beneath the Moonlight

The night was calm, the air thick with the scent of pine and earth as Tanjiro and Kanao walked side by side through the quiet forest. The moon hung high in the sky, casting a soft glow over the path ahead, while fireflies danced in the distance, their tiny lights flickering like stars in the shadows of the trees. The day's mission had been long and exhausting, but now, in the stillness of the night, everything felt peaceful.

Kanao glanced at Tanjiro, who walked beside her with a relaxed smile. His hand was warm, clasped gently around hers, a small but comforting gesture that made her heart flutter each time she felt his touch. They had been together for a while now—officially, anyway—but even so, moments like this still felt new, like an unspeakable joy bubbling just beneath the surface.

"You're quiet," Tanjiro said suddenly, glancing at her with a teasing smile. "Something on your mind?"

Kanao blinked, caught off guard. She wasn't sure how to respond at first. It wasn't that she didn't want to talk—it was just that, sometimes, she found herself so lost in the warmth of his presence that words didn't seem necessary.

"I'm... just thinking," she said softly, turning her gaze ahead. The fireflies sparkled like tiny stars, painting the night with their soft glow.

Tanjiro chuckled, squeezing her hand. "What are you thinking about?"

Kanao hesitated. The truth was, she'd been thinking about him—about how much her life had changed since they'd confessed their feelings for each other, about how she had once relied on a coin to make decisions, and now, she couldn't imagine making any decisions without Tanjiro by her side. But voicing those thoughts felt so overwhelming.

"...About how quiet the forest is tonight," she said, though it wasn't the whole truth.

Tanjiro's smile softened. He seemed to sense there was more to her thoughts, but he didn't press her. That was one of the things she loved about him—his patience, his understanding. He always knew when to give her space and when to draw her closer.

"You know," he said after a moment, his voice light, "I love these moments."

Kanao blinked, surprised by the sudden shift in his tone. "What do you mean?"

"These quiet moments with you," he said, glancing at her with that familiar warmth in his eyes. "When everything's calm, and it's just us. I think about how lucky I am."

Kanao's cheeks flushed slightly. Even after all this time, Tanjiro's words had a way of catching her off guard, making her heart race in ways she wasn't used to. She tightened her grip on his hand, feeling the steadiness of his presence. "I'm the lucky one," she murmured, though her voice was barely audible.

Tanjiro stopped walking, gently tugging her to a halt beside him. Kanao looked up at him in surprise, her heart beating faster as he turned to face her fully. His expression was soft, the moonlight casting a gentle glow over his face, highlighting the warmth in his brown eyes.

"Kanao," he began, his voice quiet but full of emotion, "I want you to know something. I know I'm not the best at saying things like this, but... being with you, it makes everything better. Every mission, every challenge—it's easier knowing I'll come back to you. You've given me something to fight for beyond just surviving."

Kanao's breath caught in her throat. She wasn't used to hearing such open, heartfelt confessions, even from Tanjiro. But she felt it too—how everything seemed brighter, fuller, when they were together. It wasn't just the missions anymore. It was the quiet moments like these, the simple walks, the shared smiles. She never knew how much she needed this until Tanjiro had come into her life.

"And I'll always be here when you come back," Kanao said, her voice soft but filled with quiet resolve. She lifted her hand to gently touch his cheek, her fingers brushing against his warm skin. "I'll wait for you. No matter how far you go, I'll be here."

Tanjiro's eyes softened, and for a moment, neither of them moved. The forest around them seemed to fade into the background, leaving only the two of them in the moonlit clearing. He reached up and gently placed his hand over hers, holding it to his cheek as he leaned into her touch.

"Kanao," he whispered, his voice barely more than a breath, "thank you."

Without another word, Tanjiro leaned in, closing the distance between them. His lips met hers in a soft, tender kiss, and Kanao felt her heart swell in her chest. It wasn't their first kiss, but it still sent warmth flooding through her, the world fading away until it was just the two of them, lost in each other.

When they pulled apart, Tanjiro rested his forehead against hers, his breath warm against her skin. "I love you," he whispered, his voice filled with sincerity. "I love you more than anything."

Kanao's chest tightened at his words, and for a moment, she couldn't speak. But she didn't need to. Her hand still rested on his cheek, her other hand holding tightly to his, and in that simple touch, she knew he understood everything she couldn't say.

"I love you too," she whispered at last, her voice so quiet it was almost lost in the breeze.

Tanjiro smiled, his eyes glowing with warmth. He gave her hand another gentle squeeze before they started walking again, side by side, their hands still intertwined. The forest was quiet, the fireflies still dancing in the shadows, but now, it didn't feel like silence anymore.

They walked beneath the canopy of stars, their hearts as one, and Kanao felt something she hadn't known before—something deeper than happiness. It was peace, the kind that came from knowing she had found her place in the world, and it was by Tanjiro's side.

No matter what the future held, they would face it together.