It was a bright sunny day. After a lovely meal made by Aoi, Shinobu went back to her office to continue her research. She was trying to make a much more effective poison for demons. As she reached her office, she saw Giyu Tomioka, the Water Hashira, walk by. Shinobu froze upon seeing him, heart pounding. As he walked by, he finally noticed her.
"Hm?..Kochō?"
Shinobu looked at him, a bit started.
"A-ah, Tomioka-san! What are you doing here..?"
"I had a small injury during a mission. I didn't want to some here, but the other slayers insisted."
"O-oh....try to be careful next time, Tomioka-san..."
Giyuu just looked at her and nodded, then walked away. Shinobu felt heart rise up her face and she quickly placed her palms on her cheeks
'What is this feeling...?' She thought.
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