"Yoizumi-nii, look, Mr. Haganezuka just delivered the nichirin blade," Tanjirou said, running to Yoizumi with the special nichirin blade in hand.
"Wow, it fits perfectly," Yoizumi said, gently patting Tanjirou's head as he excitedly swung the nichirin blade.
"Did you thank him?"
"Yes, I bought Mr. Haganezuka a lot of mitarashi dango."
"Yoizumi-nii, let's try out the new blade!"
"Alright," Yoizumi said, picking up a nichirin blade. Tanjirou still needed to get stronger, and he was no exception.
Watching the two brothers spar in the courtyard, Agatsuma Zenitsu still felt surprised.
"He really overcame the sun..."
"As expected, Big Brother Yoizumi is very strong."
"Can Nezuko-chan also overcome the sun?"
Valentine's Day was in a few days. If Nezuko-chan could also move around in the sun, he could take her out on a date... Just imagining the scene made Zenitsu's expression draw a look of disgust from Inosuke nearby.
"You're disgusting."
Zenitsu, lost in his fantasy, didn't even notice Inosuke's words.
Walking hand in hand with Nezuko-chan on the street~
Going to eat some fancy food together~
Visiting a temple fair together~
Ah ah ah ah~
I'm so excited~
We can go to these places at night too!
Then I'll invite Nezuko-chan... Wait!
Zenitsu tilted his head, clutching his chest in fear, tears of terror almost falling.
If he hadn't dodged quickly just now, the flying stone would have surely smashed his head!
Thinking of this, he angrily raised both hands and protested to the two sparring over there.
"Watch out, hey!"
"You almost killed me just now!"
Tanjirou, covered in dust, apologized profusely while fending off Yoizumi's incoming attack.
"Sorry! Zenitsu."
Yoizumi turned and kicked him in the abdomen. Tanjirou couldn't block it in time and was sent flying backward.
Behind him!
The hard hilt of the blade pressed against his spine. Tanjirou gasped for breath, put down the nichirin blade in his hand, and sighed regretfully.
"I lost."
Retrieving his nichirin blade, Yoizumi's calm tone carried concern.
"Did I hurt Tanjirou just now?"
"Not at all! Yoizumi is still too gentle, he can use more force!" Tanjirou patted his chest. Yoizumi-nii always took him into consideration when they sparred, though he still couldn't beat him.
"Mm, Tanjirou has also made great progress."
He could already counterattack, but it was still far from enough.
"Me too!" Inosuke, gripping his two nichirin blades, charged forward. Yoizumi drew his nichirin blade again.
He would spar with them.
Everyone in the Demon Slayer Corps should improve.
"Zenitsu, you come over too!"
"I have to as well..." Zenitsu grumbled, but still obediently followed.
The sparring continued until evening. Watching the three limp figures sprawled on the ground, Yoizumi hadn't even broken a sweat.
Zenitsu had a bitter look on his face, too weak to even lift his hand, his fingertips trembling.
As expected... Big Brother Yoizumi hasn't changed at all!
He doesn't teach, he just beats you up.
"Go wash up and get ready for dinner," Yoizumi reminded them, then walked under the eaves and picked up Nezuko, who had been watching for a long time.
Nezuko, resting on her brother's shoulder, looked listless, lost in thought. Noticing his sister's mood, Yoizumi couldn't ignore it.
"What's wrong? Did something happen?"
"Mm... Mm.."
He understood his sister's words.
Yoizumi stopped, turning to look at the last lingering sunset in the sky.
Then he soothingly stroked his sister's head, his voice soft but firm.
"You will, Nezuko. One day you will also be able to be in the sun."
"Big Brother will turn you back into a human."
Big Brother promised.
The Nezuko in his memories, being the eldest girl in the family, always suppressed her emotions to help her mother with chores and take care of her younger siblings.
He would occasionally be relied upon by her.
But more often... Nezuko always had a sensible smile on her face.
"Big Brother Yoizumi, I'll help you..." Although the current Nezuko's intelligence was still at a child's level.
But Yoizumi understood that Nezuko was also anxious.
She was also desperately in need of returning to normal... "Mmm~"
Hugging her brother's neck, she also wanted to be outside with her brothers, instead of staying in the shadows herself.
Suddenly, Yoizumi felt his hair being pulled, but it didn't hurt much.
Why did she suddenly get angry?
"Mmm... Mmm!"
Oh... He hadn't given Nezuko the konpeito he promised to buy her earlier.
"Big Brother will buy it for you in a few days, don't be angry."
"Hmph!"
An angry Nezuko clenched her small fists and hit Yoizumi's head.
Yoizumi was hit all the way to the dining hall... "Zenitsu, Inosuke, eat slower, you'll choke!" Tanjirou advised.
(Chew chew chew)
(Chew chew chew)
The two with mouths full of food simply didn't listen.
Tanjirou, whose advice was fruitless, could only give up. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw a familiar figure and then smiled, greeting the other person.
"Long time no see, Kanao!"
"You've been on a long mission too."
Kanao sat down, nodding slightly at Tanjirou.
"Today's food is delicious, Kanao, eat more."
Kanao was still a bit unaccustomed to Tanjirou's enthusiasm, but she didn't dislike it... Her face still held that serene smile, but perhaps only those familiar with her would notice the subtle difference in her.
Delicious... She liked Aoi's cooking.
Yoizumi, eating quietly, had already quickly finished all his food.
Although he didn't need food to maintain his functions, it was nice to eat some occasionally.
He wiped Nezuko's face, who was eating an apple candy and whose entire face was red, but found it wouldn't come clean.
He needed to go wash her face.
"Let's go, Nezuko."
After settling his sister, Yoizumi returned to his room.
Just as he sat down to read, a Kasugai Crow landed on the windowsill.
"Caw caw~"
"Tomorrow! Pillar Meeting!"
"Snow Pillar, please arrive on time!"
Pillar Meeting... What new matter required a meeting now?
He could go see Shinobu.
Gently closing the book, Yoizumi decided to sleep through the night.
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