[Revising] The Broken Pillar (Kimetsu no Yaiba x F!Reader | Slow Updates)

Chapter 6: Bullies

Author's Note:

Hi, author-san here! I just want to leave a quick message for my readers: if you've ever been bullied, had mean things said to you, or been made fun of for doing what you love—please don't listen to them. You are beautiful inside and out. Never stop doing what makes you happy. Keep going, because one day, you might achieve your dreams. Be strong and be happy! 😁😊

Also, I will include a warning when bullying scenes begin, so if it's uncomfortable for you, feel free to skip them. I'll mark where the scene ends, too.

With love,
Author-san ❤️❤️

Chapter 6: Bullies

-- Huge Timeskip --
Five Years Later

Third Person POV

Since being adopted by the leader of the Demon Slayer Corps, (Y/N) had been living a peaceful life. Surrounded by love from her new family, the Hashira felt like a second family to her. Among them, she grew especially close to Kanae, whose kindness and gentle nature brought her comfort. Though her life had changed, her personality hadn't; she remained quiet and emotionless to most, still carrying the teddy bear her biological parents gave her. Her last name was now Ubuyashiki.

One morning, (Y/N) asked Amane Ubuyashiki if she could take a short walk in the nearby village. With permission granted and instructions to return before lunch, she dressed, grabbed her teddy bear, slipped on her sandals, and left.

-- Mini Timeskip --

As (Y/N) walked quietly through the village, she took in the surroundings. Shops, people, and chatter filled the streets. Her grip on her bear remained tight. Suddenly, three girls around her age approached her.

"Hey! What's your name?" asked Girl 1.

"Um... (Y/N)," she said softly.

"Why do you have a teddy bear? You look too old for that. How old are you?" Girl 2 asked.

"Um... I'm 10," she replied.

The girls burst out laughing. (Y/N) stood still, confused and unsure.

--- Bully Scene Starts (You can skip this part if needed) ---

"You're 10 and still carry a stuffed toy? What a baby!" Girl 3 sneered.

"B-but... it was a gift from my parents..." (Y/N)'s voice trembled.

"We don't care! That's so childish. Grow up!" Girl 1 said, grabbing the teddy bear.

(Y/N) tried to take it back, but the other girls held her arms. Girl 1 smirked.

"What if I just ripped it?"

She tore off one of the bear's arms. (Y/N) gasped, sobbing.

"Please stop! Don't hurt my bear!"

They didn't stop. Girl 1 ripped the other arm. (Y/N) collapsed, crying uncontrollably. Girl 3 then kicked her hard in the stomach, making her cry out.

"Stop crying, baby! It's just a stupid bear!" Girl 3 shouted.

The girls kicked her again and again. (Y/N) lay curled up, shielding her head.

"Why are they doing this? What did I do wrong?" she thought.

Then—

"HEY!"

The girls froze. They turned to see a furious Sanemi Shinazugawa, his white hair and scarred face instantly recognizable.

"What the hell do you think you're doing to my master's daughter?!"

The girls stammered but couldn't speak.

"Answer me, brats!"

"W-we don't know, sir!" Girl 1 said, shaking.

"Get lost. If I see you hurt her again, I'll slice you into shreds!" he growled.

The girls ran.

Sanemi knelt beside (Y/N), who trembled and cried.

"Hey, you okay?"

Recognizing him, she cried harder and hugged him tightly.

"T-they made f-fun of me... they r-ripped my b-bear... and k-kicked me..."

Sanemi's jaw clenched. "Those damn brats..."

He picked her up, gathered the bear and its torn limbs, and returned to the estate.

--- Bully Scene Ends ---

Back at the estate, Amane saw Sanemi arrive with (Y/N) in his arms. Her eyes widened when she saw the bruises and the damaged bear.

"What happened?!" she asked.

"She was bullied and beaten by three girls she didn't even know, my lady," Sanemi answered.

"And the bear?"

"They tore it apart."

"Come, let's treat her wounds."

Inside, Kagaya emerged, concern overtaking his features as he saw his injured daughter. After Amane explained, he nodded.

"Take her to her room. Treat her gently."

Sanemi placed (Y/N) on her futon. Amane cleaned and bandaged her wounds before stepping out with the teddy bear to repair it.

-- Evening --

Amane sat sewing the bear while Kanata approached.

"Mother, what are you doing?"

"Sewing your sister's bear."

"Why does she still carry it? Is it important?"

Amane paused. "It was a gift from her real parents. It's her only memory of them."

Kanata's eyes widened. "That's so sad..."

"Yes, my dear. She was hurt badly today. Let her rest."

(Y/N) POV

I woke up in pain. Every part of me ached. I got up and began making my toward the living room while limping.

I found my parents there. Mother turned and gasped.

"(Y/N), what are you doing out of bed?!"

"My legs hurt too much to walk... I wanted to see you."

"Come here," Father said gently, patting his lap.

I crawled over and sat on his lap.

"Can you tell us what happened today?"

I hesitated, then told them everything. The teasing. The ripped bear. The kicks. I sobbed.

Father held me tightly. "(Y/N), it's okay. It's not wrong to carry something precious. You can love your bear for as long as you want."

Mother smiled. "Here, your bear. I sewed it back."

I took it gently and hugged it tightly.

"Thank you, Mother."

Father combed my hair gently with his fingers.

"Are you getting sleepy?" he asked.

I nodded. Mother carried me back to my room. Before I drifted off, Father knelt beside me.

"Goodnight, my dear," he whispered, kissing my forehead.

I smiled softly and fell asleep, arms wrapped around my bear.