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Sabito

Tomioka POV

I soon awoke from my slumber once again. This was repetitive as i couldn't really find a way out of this place this man was keeping me, so i decided to stop fighting. Well, i didnt. Each day i was just secretly plotting to leave here and find Tsutako safely, then we can live happily again! And i'll be her saviour, just like in those stories.

But, today was pretty different. There was a new boy here. His name, was sabi? Sabotage? No. It was sabito, i think! He was apparently around my age and he was pretty kind i guess. Well, he rarely talked to me much, he was always "training" thats what urokodaki said at least. He told me that sabito is training to become a professional demon slayer to slay demons to protect the world from them. I mean, i was happy. I was happy people knew what i was talking about and i wasn't just labelled as crazy.

Anywho, there wasn't anything to do in this small place. I mean, theres amazing weather dont get me wrong, but yeah its pretty boring. But i do like when sabito comes to talk to me, its pretty relaxing and calming. Theres also some times where urokodaki asks us if we'd like to volunteer in helping him with baking, which is pretty nice. Urokodaki isnt that strict unless its about training, thats when he's strict.

But i dont really care about all of that stuff. Im just happy that im with sabito, and that i get to talk to him. It does get very lonely here, and talking to an old man or even considering one as a friend isnt really ideal.

So being with sabito is pretty good i guess. "Tomioka!" I was interrupted by my thoughts, "I was wondering, instead of you just staying here temporarily, how about you join me in training! I mean, its also temporary, but its more fun!" He said, excited as he said each word. I stared at him blankly. He cant possibly be serious, can he? My sister has been missing for ages because of a demon, and he expects me to fight one? If my sister lost to that demon, how could i stand a chance?

He stared at me as his smile faded into a frown due to me staring at him for long. "Cmon, tomioka! It'll be fun, i promise!" He demanded, wrapping his arm around my shoulder, leading me to the steps, outside into the garden. "Look! This is where we train. Isn't it just so beautiful? Look at all the birds, and the view is my favourite part!" He said, excitedly as i stared at his face. His eyes were sparkling as he stared at the blue birds passing bye, making bird noises as they did.

"Why should i?" I asked him suddenly, him instantly turning to face me. I felt quite overwhelmed by that action, but i didnt want to show it. No way. "Because, you get to be with me! Aren't i an amazing friend, tomioka?!" He asked, pouting his lips as he stared at me intensely. I cant lie, it made me sweat a bit. Wait. Friend? Well. I never really considered sabito a friend, and i thought the feelings were mutual! I didnt know he considered me as a friend!

"Tomioka~~" he said, letting go of me as he circled me as if he was trying to summon the answer he wanted, a 'yes'. Well. It wouldnt be that bad would it? I guess it's worth a try. "Fine." I instantly said, trying to get him to stop saying my name like that. It was annoying.

"Yay!" He said, hugging me tightly. "I can't wait! We should train together everyday!" He said. Every day? That sounds like hell. Great. What did i sign up for?

It was soon the last day to train before final selection, so me and sabito decided to ask to make Dorayaki tonight. Of course urokodaki didn't mind. Well, he didnt care about it much, but he was in a way proud. Well, i hope!

"Tomioka! Pass me the flour!" Sabito demanded, mixing the eggs, sugar, honey and milk. "But you put enough already!" I shouted back, holding the flour in my hand, refusing to hand it back to him. He stared at me as he furrowed his eyebrows, frowning as well. "Hand it over here!" He said, holding out his free hand, trying to get me to give in. "No!" I yelled back. Urokodaki suddenly walked in, "Let me make it, you two obviously don't know." He said demandingly as we both handed the ingredients to him, frowning.

The Dorayaki wasnt bad, it just wasnt how we expected. After we finished, urokodaki demanded we got ready for bed as the final selection was tomorrow. He told us he would wake us up extra early, so we would have to get all the rest we needed. Honestly, i was very nervous. I dont know why i chose to train to become a demon slayer. Well, i do. I just wanted to spend more time with sabito i guess. I mean, cmon. Theres no way i could actually save people in the future. I didnt want to do this, but it was all for sabito. It was all to make memories, well, to have more of an experience here at urokodaki's house. I should stop over thinking this i guess, im sure itll all go well. I hope.

I wish it did go well.