𝑅𝑒𝓂𝑒𝓂𝒷𝑒𝓇 𝑀𝑒 [ ObaMitsu fanfic/ R-(MA)] Kimetsu No Yaiba

Chapter 55 - I've Missed You, My Son

Chapter Song: Halsey - "More"

11Am
Kanae stirred awake, rubbing her eyes as faint voices floated through the apartment. It was early, and she could hear the distant sound of water running from her bathroom—Sanemi was in the shower. She peeked out from her room and noticed Mitsuri's bedroom door slightly ajar. Faint movement caught her eye. Curious, she slipped out and tiptoed down the hallway.

Peering inside, she found Mitsuri and Obanai getting ready to leave. Mitsuri was adjusting her scarf while Obanai leaned against the doorframe, hands stuffed in his jacket pockets. Kanae frowned and lightly knocked before stepping in.

"You two are heading out?" Kanae voice was soft but laced with nervousness; she wasn't thrilled about being left alone for hours, especially with Sanemi's vague "something" he had planned.

Mitsuri jumped slightly before turning with her usual bright smile.

"Oh, Kanae! Yes! We're just going to hang out with Kyojuro." Mitsuri smiled.

Kanae hesitated, glancing back toward her room. The water in her shower was still running. The thought of asking them for a favor while Sanemi was still here made her palms clammy. "I see... Actually, before you go, could I ask you to..."

She froze mid-sentence, swearing she heard the water shut off. Her stomach flipped as her thoughts scrambled.

"Kanae? Are you okay?" Mitsuri saw how nervous Kanae was.

Obanai raised an eyebrow but said nothing, his sharp eyes flicking between her and the hallway.

"Could you hand Kyojuro's father the proof of the abuse? I know it's so sudden, but Genya gave them to me yesterday and maybe this is a perfect opportunity too-."

Obanai's expression darkened slightly, his arms crossing as he mulled it over. "Are you sure this is the best time for that? Shouldn't we hold onto them for now?"

"I've thought it through. The sooner we act, the sooner we can help," she insisted softly. "Give me one minute. I'll grab everything."

Not waiting for their response, Kanae dashed down the hall to Shinobu's room. She shut the door quietly behind her, her heart racing as she opened her laptop and began printing the photos Genya had sent. Sliding the prints into a folder, she took a deep breath, bracing herself.

As she stepped into the hallway, her heart nearly stopped. Sanemi was out of the shower, his damp hair dripping, as he was standing near Mitsuri and Obanai, casually drying his hair with a towel.

"You two going somewhere?" His tone was light but carried his usual bluntness.

Kanae's heart thundered as she clutched the folder. She needed a plan—fast.

"Ah! There you are!" she called out, her voice unnaturally high-pitched. She hurried over, holding out the folder toward Mitsuri with a forced grin. "Here's that list of gift shops in Shibuya you wanted! Some of them have rare seasonal items—super exclusive!"

Sanemi's eyes narrowed slightly, flicking between her and the folder. Mitsuri, ever the quick thinker, caught on and took the folder with an exaggerated gasp.

"Oh, Kanae! Thank you so much! I completely forgot I asked for this! You're the best!"

Obanai shot Kanae a dry look, his face deadpan. "Rare seasonal items, huh?"

Kanae glared at him fleetingly, her fake smile never wavering.

"Yes! RARE! Once-in-a-lifetime holiday exclusives!" Her voice wavered slightly, but she pressed on.