Demon Slayer writings

Sweet Potato Rice (Rengoku)

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"Y/N - san! Can you please show me that move again? I didn't get it the first time."

You turned your head to see Senjuro tugging on the back of your kimono, wooden sword in hand.

It was just another , average day when you weren't on a mission. When you weren't sent out, you'd go over and help with day to day tasks at the Rengoku residence and taught Senjuro, along with Kyojuro some basic techniques. Today you were showing him different ways to swing your sword when caught off balance.

Letting out a muffled laugh you turned walked behind him to help him with his stance."Of course, it's why I'm here." He readied himself and placed his blade outwards from his chest.

"Okay, I'll countdown then knock your right leg out. When I do that, be prepared to turn and strike.

The young boy nodded and prepared himself.

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Lightly, but with enough force to get him off balance, you kicked his leg away. Although Senjuro was prepared , when he went to turn and strike, his feet tangled up and he flopped over.

"Ouch!" The boy landed right on his back. Trying your hardest not to giggle at the fall, you reached a hand down for him. Senjuro pouted. "Why can't I do this?" He grunted in frustration. "This seems so easy." The little kid threw his wooden sword to the side and crossed his arms.

Kyojuro had been sitting under a tree in the yard, watching the whole time. He was about to get up when you motioned for him to stay.You sat down on the ground next to Senjuro and placed a hand on his head.

" No one will nail a perfect technique instantly. Do you think your brother and I became Pillars as soon as we entered the corps?" Senjuro shook his head and sniffed, holding back some tears of frustration. " I know it's hard but think of how good it will feel when you get it right, I wasn't able to do this the first time either."

"I guess you're right." Still looking upset Senjuro stood up again, grabbing the blade he tossed and positioning himself."Again?"

"I think Y/N should take a break." Kyojuro walked towards the two of you and positioned himself where you were. "I'll help now."

You looked to the sky and could see it getting dark. Rengoku's father most likely isn't going to make you all dinner so you nodded. "It's getting late, I'll go in and start supper."

Both boys' faces lit up. "Can you make your sweet potato rice?" They said in unison.

You smiled back before turning around to head inside. "Of course! I know it's your favorite."

"Yell if you need anything." Kyojuro called.

You waved a hand acknowledging him and made your way to their kitchen. You pulled some of the purple vegetable out of a pantry and grabbed the rice cooker. The rice was already out as you did that earlier.

Rolling your sleeves up you began to was the rice in a strainer , followed by the potatoes, making sure there was no dirt on them. You completed step after step, cutting the potatoes, mixing the rice with sake,then placing everything into the rice cooker, completely oblivious to the conversation going on outside.

"Brother?" Senjuro paused their training. "Are you and y/n together yet?"

"Hmm?" Kyojuro raised and eyebrow, was he really that obvious.

"Have you asked her out yet?" The boy's hands grabbed the front of kimono of his older brother.

"Well.. no. I don't think she likes me." Kyojuro laughed. "That's okay though, mayb-"

"She doesn't know."

"Huh?"

"I don't want to be mean but I don't think she's realized your way of ' letting her know how you feel'."

"How do yo-"

"Listen, just tell her at dinner tonight!" Senjuro as bouncing all over the place, he could barely contain his excitement.

"I cannot believe I'm taking advice from my little brother." Kyojuro laughed.

Senjuro pouted. " Don't underestimate how observant I can be." Piking up his blade while laughing, "I'll make you pay!"

Both boys ran to each other and began to wrestle, getting dirt and leaves all over them. Completely oblivious to how much time went by.

"Boys! " You called out an open window, "it's ready!"They both ran inside, tracking their filth all over." Hey,hey,hey! Your dad will kill me if I let you get the house dirty, go change and clean up. "

You shooed them away and dished out Shinjro's dish, also filling up a glass of water for him to help sober up in case he was drinking again. You placed that on the counter for one of them to take to his room then placed the cooker on the table.

Kyojuro and Senjuro returned now all cleaned up and changed into night clothes.

"Here." You held out Shinjuro's food. "One of you can give this to him."

Kyojuro took it from you and left back down the hall, while you and Senjuro sat around the table.

"Do you want me to dish yours out of do you want to?"

The boy grabbed a bowl and spoon."I can do it, thank you though." He helped himself to a massive amount of food.

"Woah, woah. The rest of us need to eat to you know!" You laughed.

"But it's so good and I'm hungry!"

"I can always make more for you, or even dessert."

Kyojuro returned by now and sat himself beside you. "Rengoku-san, want me to dish yours out or do you want to?" You asked him the same question as his brother.

"I can get it, thank you." He seemed a bit down, his father must have said something negative again.

You gave his shoulder a squeeze then dished your own food out. You waited until everyone tried theirs, then ate. Dinner was very quiet as everyone was enjoying the food.

"Mmm y/n," Rengoku looked over at you, rice covering his face. What did just bury himself in the food? "This is tasty! You should make this everyday for me!"

You stared at him. "I'd love to Kyojuro but I can't do that." You laughed and placed a hand on your cheek. "We have missions and stuff to do."

"Go on them with me!"

"Huh?"By now you were confused, what was he getting here?

He placed his food down and grabbed your shoulders. "I want you to make me food for the rest of my life!"

It finally clicked what he was trying to say.

Your face flushed and warmth spread through your cheeks. "I- uhh , I- don't.. what-"

Senjuro sighed having to watch this excruciating even happen. "Just say yes! My big brother likes you and I'm tired of neither of you acting on it!"

"Uhmm," You mumbled, still not over what was going on. "I like you too and I have for a while, but I didn't expect you to say it like that!"

Kyojuro grabbed your shoulders. "Great! I can't wait to tell everyone about us."You started blushing profusely as he began to eat and act like nothing happened.

It got very quiet again.

"So can we make dessert together, all three of us?" Senjuro tilted his head look at you two.

You relaxed and laughed."I guess making dessert can count as a fun first date together."Rengoku tried to say something but his mouth was full of food so you just squeezed his hand and smiled.

You wiped the corners of his mouth and began to eat again, thinking about what fun dessert you can bake together.