Tanjiro woke up late that day, like any other human being (and demon). His friends did the same. The Estate was in complete silence.
The burgundy male took an origini for breakfast and went to the garden as not to bother anyone. He thought no one was awake so he was surprised to see Zenitsu admiring the garden full of flowers.
Zenitsu was awake for a long time, he couldn't sleep. He woke up feeling sick and decided to take some air.
Zenitsu: Morning, Tanjiro...
Tanjiro: Good morning! How did you know I was here?
He points at his ears.
Tanjiro: Oh! Right.
The blonde chuckles. Tanjiro sits down with him.
Tanjiro: How did you sleep?
Zenitsu: Emmm...fantastic! You?
Tanjiro: I'm glad! I slept amazing. Oh, and about the party...are you feeling better?
Zenitsu: Me? Yes don't worry!
Tanjiro: We didn't spend much time together so I was planning if you wanted to come and eat with me? Maybe ramen?
Zenitsu smiles brightly.
Zenitsu: I would love tha-
A voice interrupts them.
Kaigaku: ZENITSU! Come here.
Tanjiro: Good morning, Kaigaku
Zenitsu: What is it.
Kaigaku: What do you think?
Zenitsu: YOU TELL ME.
Kaigaku: We've got a mission!
Zenitsu stayed in silence.
Kaigaku: Are you serious? You don't remember.
Zenitsu:Missions ruin everything, you know that?
Kaigaku: Well, I didn't ask for them, did I?! NOW STAND UP AND LET'S GO.
Zenitsu: FINE! Sorry Tanjiroooo, I'll have to do some other day.
Tanjiro: No problem! Good luck!
Zenitsu: Yeah thanks...
Kaigaku: Let's go!
Zenitsu: I'm coming! YOU ARE SO IMPATIENT!
Kaigaku: Oh don't you dare call me that!
. . .
The two brothers were walking through a forest.
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Zenitsu: Why do all demons have to hide in a forest?
Kaigaku: What are you talking about.
Zenitsu: I mean to all the missions we've been assigned, every demon hides in a forest. Can they be more original?
Kaigaku gives him a disappointing face.
Zenitsu: What?! It's true! Why do we have to wait until night for them?!
Kaigaku: For your information, this demon is hiding in a cave so we won't have to wait until night.
Zenitsu: That's better, isn't it?!
Kaigaku: Not really...?
They had theses types of conversations throughout the journey.
Once they arrive at the cave
Kaigaku: You ready?
Zenitsu: You know I'm never ready...
Kaigaku smiles at his brother.
They finished the demon quite quickly, it was still day so they decided to go back home.
When they arrived, now night, a crow came above them.
"Caw, caw Kaigaku! Zenitsu! I have a message from Aoi"
Kaigaku: What is it?
"Get groceries. Some meat and bread.Caw! Caw!"
The brothers make a dumb face.
Kaigaku: You heard her, let's get them.
The village was very lively and cozy, it wasn't like the city's noise and light. It was more comfortable, some people were lovely. Others...were different from them. Very rude. But it was normal in villages. They liked it.
Kaigaku: I'll get the meat.
Zenitsu: Huh? That's not fair...
Kaigaku: Said it first.
Zenitsu: Not true!
Kaigaku: Very true!
Zenitsu: Fine! I'll get the bread!
Kaigaku: That's what I thought.
Zenitsu: Cheater!
Kaigaku: HUH?
Zenitsu vanished before he could hit him.
Kaigaku: Dumbass...
Merchant: "Here is your bread"
Zenitsu: Thank you!
Zenitsu carried a bag with all types of bread.
Zenitsu: 'I can't believe Aoi wanted all these breads...'
He was now walking to the Estate. The blonde stops his steps when he sees a couple. The blonde feels the same as Muichiro's party, a burning feeling in his chest, his heart racing, a nonstop headache, his throat aching. Only this time slightly stronger. He quickly goes to the Estate in order to let it out.
Tanjiro and Nora were sat down, having a lovely dinner in a fancy restaurant. Tanjiro smells a familiar smell, however, when he turns around there is no one there and the smell is now gone.
Tanjiro: ' Probably my imagination'
Once Zenitsu arrives, he drops the bag in the kitchen. To his luck, no one is there or notices. He runs to his room, closes the door with lock and goes to his bathroom. He coughs and coughs, his lungs burning, blood coming out each cough. At the end, a small flower comes out.
Zenitsu is at the verge of tears, what is happening to him? His honey eyes widen when he remembers the odd friendly demon he encountered and her exact words.
"You'll die on the inside. You have no escape, my dear."
Zenitsu: I'm dying?
He starts shaking violently, his tears manage to escape his eyes.
