"Can I request for the permission to make Kamado Tanjiro my Tsuguko?"
I didn't really know what came over me as everyone around me had gasped in shock, Tanjiro included. His mouth formed a small 'o' shape as his violet orbs made contact with my teal orbs once more. A hint of admiration was laced in Tanjiro's eyes, but I was the only one noticed. Once again, Oyakata-sama; "Of course. But Tanjiro, are you okay with it?" Tanjiro nodded his head as his response. Thank God...
Oyakata-sama smiled with his eyes closed, "Very well. Muichiro, be sure to take good care of Kamado Tanjiro."
"Of course, Oyakata-sama."
I could already feel the smirk and the look Uzui was giving me, as I was currently resisting the urge to punch him infront of Oyakata-sama.
"That is all. You are all dismissed."
Shinobu raised her hand. "May I also make the request that Tanjiro be handed over to my estate for care?" She smiled then clapped her hands. "Yes! Take them away!"
The kakushi bowed infront of the Hashiras including myself and Oyakata-sama as they then got ahold of Tanjiro as well as Nezuko's box and for some reason... I felt a pang of jealousy in my heart...
"Then, we will now commence the Hashiras' Meeting."
❀3rd Person P.O.V❀
"Hello, is anyone home?" The female kakushi called out as they had just arrived in the Butterfly Mansion. "There's no one here." Goto pointed out.
"Let's check the courtyard."
They did so and checked the courtyard of the Butterfly Mansion. Tanjiro marvels at the size of Kocho's enormous estate.
"The headquarters is spacious, but... this is quite a magnificent place, too." He spoke out in awe. Beautiful numerous butterflies magnificently fluttered around as a girl with raven hair and a butterfly ornament was currently present.
"Tsuyuri Kanao-sama."
Tanjiro recognized her as one of the surviving participants in Final Selection. "I saw her at Final Selection..."
"A successor means she was raised and trained by a Hashira. She wouldn't have been selected if not for her amazing talent. She's pretty extraordinary for a girl." Goto explained as the female kakushi bowed.
"Sorry for bothering you, Tsuyuri-sama. We are here under Kocho-sama's orders. May we enter your quarters, please?"
Kanao smiled in response as the kakushi was dumbfounded but took her smile as a yes.
"Who are you?" A new voice spoke out and it was revealed to be one of the residents of the Butterfly Mansion, Hanzaki Aoi.
"W-Well—
"K-Kocho-sama sent us here!"
Aoi asked, "Are you the kakushi? You have a patient, right? Follow me." The kakushi did so as Aoi led them to their hospital room where Zenitsu and Inosuke were being treated.
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"FIVE TIMES!? I HAVE TO TAKE THIS FIVE TIMES A DAY!? EVERY DAY FOR THREE MONTHS!? IT'S SO BAD, IT'S KILLING MY APPETITE! THE MEDICINE IS SO BITTER AND I'M HURTING INSIDE! DO I HAVE TO TAKE THIS IF I WANT MY LIMBS TO HEAL!? REALLY? CAN IT REALLY HEAL ME??" Zenitsu cried out.
"P-Please calm down." Kiyo attempted to reassure, but it didn't seem to be working as Zenitsu was still panicking out his wits. "PLEASE TELL ME SPECIFICALLY HOW IT WILL HEAL ME! I DEMAND A GOOD EXPLANATION!! HOW WILL ONE DOSE HEAL ME!?"
"Yet another ruckus from him." Aoi mumbled. The kakushis arrived in the room as Tanjiro's violet orbs widen slightly. "Z-Zenitsu?" He softly called out.
"CAN YOU PLEASE BE QUIET!?" Aoi demanded, hands on each side of her hips and her brows furrowed. "I've explained it to you countless times! If you don't do what you have to do, I'll tie you on the bed!!" She threatened as she stated that she can't stand Zenitsu, who was shaking violently and tears coming out of his eyes. Tanjiro sighed and called his name, getting his attention. "Zenitsu! Are you okay? Are you hurt? You went up the mountain, didn't you?"
"Tanjiro? WAHH, LISTEN TO MEEE! THAT STINKING SPIDER STUNG ME SO BADLY, ITS VENOM WAS KILLING ME IN AGONYYY! AND THEN, THAT GIRL KEPT BERATING ME. I CAN'T TAKE UT ANYMOOOREEEE!!"
"Z-Zenitsu, you seem to have shrunk."
"Because I was almost turned into a spider. That's why my arms and legs are shorter."
"I-I see... Where's Inosuke? And Mr. Murata?"
"I don't remember Mr. Murata, but Inosuke is right next to me."
"I didn't notice him at all!" Tanjiro got off Goto's back. "Inosuke! I'm so glad you're okay! I'm so sorry...! I couldn't save you!"
"...It's okay. Don't worry about it."
"That voice... is it really Inosuke?"
"Looks like his voice broke." Zenitsu pointed out. "I don't know what happened in detail, but someone choked him hard on the neck. In the end, he screamed so hard that it almost killed him. So his voice box is extremely damaged. Maybe he turned soft because he's depressed, but it's so funny!" He started laughing. Tanjiro smiled warmly at him.
"Sorry, guys... I was too weak..."
"C-Cheer up, Inosuke!! You shouldn't be so gloomy!!"
"You did your best back there! You were amazing!"
"I'm glad to see you alive and well!"
"AHHH!! DID I TAKE MY MORNING DOSE!? DID ANYONE SEE ME TAKE IT!? NO ONE!? WAHHHHH!!!"
❀Tokito's P.O.V❀
The sun was setting as I walk the halls of the Butterfly Mansion as I was looking for my new—and only—Tsuguko. I walk past a yellow-haired boy and a boar-headed boy's room. The boar-head was the first to notice me as the yellow head was fast asleep. I avoided eye contact. "Have you seen... Kamado Tanjiro..?" I asked. The boar-head replied that Tanjiro had recently left the room. Well... so much for that, I guess...
I walk away and went past several more rooms until I saw some familiar burgundy hair walk past. I quickened my pace.
"Tanjiro!" I called out as Tanjiro turned around with Nezuko's box in his arms. He smiled at me as I felt my cheeks heating up and my heart pounding hard against my chest... again. Why does this keep happening to me every time I look at him!?
"A-Ah! Tokito-sama! Arigato for earlier, and for making me your Tsuguko!" Tanjiro smiled and bowed a full 90 degrees. "...Lift your head." "Hai!" He did so and made eye contact with my teal-colored orbs.
"...Tokito-sama?"
"Yeah?"
"May I.. request something..?"
"Fire away."
"May I... Will... Can I request for the permission to... call you "Master"?" He stuttered. My heart began pounding harder than before. Tanjiro was fidgeting and his cheeks flushed red. If I was being honest... It was too adorable. Then... I felt a bit of the mist clouding my head tone down. Without a second thought, I nod my head in acknowledgement. Then, Tanjiro's violet orbs lit up as he gently placed Nezuko's box down.
...Although I forget things so easily, a gut feeling is telling me that I'll never forget anything about him.
"Arigatogozaimasu!" Tanjiro suddenly leaped into my arms so unexpectedly that it caught me off-guard, but I didn't really mind it at all. He was surprisingly light, too. And for a split second, I heard the sound of metal creaking.. Unknowingly, I wrapped my arms around him, returning the hug so suddenly and closing the rest of the gap between us. To be honest... even though his hands were bandaged, they felt kinda cold, but the rest of his body was warm... Really warm...
By the time we pulled away from the hug, our faces were just several millimeters away from each other. My cheeks were flushed red and so were Tanjiro's as he quickly backed away in embarrassment, realizing what he just did.
"I-I'm so sorry.. for being... so disrespectful.. I should've asked permission first..."
"...You don't need my permission to."
"Huh?"
I allowed a smile to show on my face. It was at that moment that I've decided...
I'm going to make him mine forever.