Shinobu Kocho had already grasped the situation.
And she was furious.
Without hesitation, she grabbed the wrist of the girl who was about to flee.
"Wait."
The pink-haired girl blinked her large green eyes.
"Eh? Who are you?"
Even in embarrassment, a gentle smile instinctively curved her lips.
She's so pretty… those purple eyes… and that butterfly hairpin looks real! So amazing…
"Apologize. Apologize to her."
Shinobu pulled her forward toward the man.
Kanroji Mitsuri's eyes widened.
She's holding my hand?!
This stranger didn't know her.
Yet she was standing up for her?
So cool… so kind…
"Apologize?" the man scoffed. "Who are you? What does this have to do with you?"
His arrogance wavered slightly under Shinobu's sharp gaze.
"How dare you speak to her like that?" Shinobu snapped. "What exactly did she do to deserve your insults? You, a grown man, spewing vulgarities in public—how contemptible."
She stepped closer.
"You act as if you're flawless. Are you worthy of criticizing her? You're clearly not worthy of her. Apologize."
Her sister had always taught her to help others.
Maybe this was meddling.
But she couldn't stand injustice.
"Get lost!" the man barked, irritation rising.
"I told you to apologize."
Shinobu grabbed his collar and yanked him back.
"You want to fight? Don't blame me if I hit a woman!"
He threw a punch.
Mitsuri gasped.
She thought Shinobu would be struck because of her—
But in the next instant—
Shinobu tilted her head and avoided it effortlessly.
She seized his wrist and twisted sharply.
"Ahhh!!"
He dropped to his knees, face contorting in agony.
Mitsuri covered her mouth.
She's amazing…!
"Apologize."
Shinobu's expression was ice-cold.
"I—I…"
She twisted harder.
"I APOLOGIZE!!"
"Louder."
He knelt before the pink-haired girl.
"I'm sorry, Miss Kanroji! I was wrong!"
"That's it?" Shinobu asked sweetly.
She twisted again.
"I was blind! You're not strange at all! I'm not worthy of you!"
Mitsuri's heart felt lighter instantly.
The humiliation that had weighed on her chest dissolved.
She clasped her hands together, looking at Shinobu with sparkling admiration.
Shinobu smiled faintly in return.
Mitsuri's face flushed bright red.
That smile… so gentle… so comforting…
"Can I leave now?" the man muttered miserably.
"Go," Shinobu said coldly. "Next time you criticize someone, examine yourself first."
He fled, clutching his wrist.
"Um… my name is Kanroji Mitsuri. Thank you so much! You were incredible!"
Mitsuri Kanroji fidgeted shyly.
"Kanroji Mitsuri?" Shinobu repeated.
"…Does it sound strange?"
"No," Shinobu smiled. "It's adorable. It suits you perfectly."
Mitsuri's face turned crimson.
That sounds like a confession…!
If Shinobu were a man—
She would have fallen instantly.
"You shouldn't take his words to heart," Shinobu continued. "He's insecure. People like that use cruel words to hurt others. You're very cute. Very wonderful."
Mitsuri's eyes shimmered.
"R-really?"
"Yes. You'd probably be quite popular in the Demon Slayer Corps."
"The Demon Slayer Corps?" Mitsuri blinked. "What's that?"
Shinobu laughed softly—
And at that exact moment, her stomach growled loudly.
Mitsuri perked up.
"You're hungry! I have sakura mochi! Would you like one?"
She eagerly produced a wrapped sweet.
She was always hungry herself and always carried extras.
"Thank you."
Shinobu accepted without hesitation.
The sakura fragrance filled her mouth.
"It's delicious."
They sat together on a stone, and Shinobu briefly explained the Demon Slayer Corps.
Mitsuri listened intently.
"So… if I join, I could find someone kind… someone who accepts me?"
Shinobu blinked.
"You want to join just to find a husband?"
Most who joined the Corps carried hatred for demons.
Grief.
Vengeance.
Mitsuri had none of that.
She had lived gently.
Peacefully.
Was introducing her to demons—
Dragging her toward danger?
Shinobu fell briefly silent.
And for the first time—
She hesitated.
...
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