Ice Hashira (Kimetsu No Yaiba) Kanae X Reader

Chapter 5: Senjuro

Akihiro opened his eyes and blinked slowly as he sat up on the futon. It was already afternoon, and he remembered vividly what had happened to him. He had experienced a terrible headache, and after that, he couldn't remember clearly, but someone had been talking to him.

"What was that... Did I hallucinate?" he sighed as he shook his head.

As he sat there lost in thought, he heard the sound of a tatami door being opened by someone. Akihiro looked in that direction and saw Senjuro and Kyojuro entering the room.

"Akihiro-san, you're finally awake!" Senjuro exclaimed, rushing to his side.

"How are you feeling? You had us worried," Kyojuro said, always smiling.

"I'm feeling better now, thank you. What happened?" Akihiro replied, feeling a little confused.

"You collapsed outside the estate, so we brought you back here and let you rest," Kyojuro explained.

"Ah, I see... Thank you, Kyojuro and Senjuro." Akihiro bowed his head in gratitude.

Kyojuro's face lit up with a wide smile. "Don't worry, it's all good! It might only have been three weeks, but we're starting to see you as family, you know? You've been helping around the estate, so we're the ones who should be grateful!"

"That's right, Akihiro-san!" Senjuro chimed in, nodding eagerly. "You cook some odd Western food, but it was delicious. I really liked it!"

Akihiro couldn't help but chuckle at Senjuro's comment. He had introduced a few Western dishes to them, and it seemed like they had enjoyed them. It was a pleasant surprise, as he had been hesitant to share foreign culture with them at first.

"I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it," Akihiro said with a smile. "It's been a pleasure staying with you all."

As he said those words, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of sadness. He knew that he couldn't stay here forever, he need to move forward.

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A cool breeze swept through the engawa, rustling the leaves of nearby trees and filling the air with the fragrant scent of flowers. The stars were shining bright in the sky, and a full moon illuminated the courtyard with its soft glow.

Akihiro and Kyojuro were sitting side by side, enjoying a peaceful moment as they sipped their green tea. The silence was only broken by the occasional chirping of crickets and the sound of the wind.

"You know, Akihiro, you're a really interesting guy," Kyojuro said, breaking the silence.

Akihiro turned to him with a raised eyebrow. "What do you mean?"

"I mean, you're not like any other person I've met before," Kyojuro explained. "You have this aura of mystery around you, like there's something you're hiding."

Akihiro chuckled. "I don't know about that. I'm just a normal person, trying to live my life."

Kyojuro shook his head. "No, you're not normal. I've seen the way you move, the way you fight. You're a true genius or something."

Akihiro shrugged, "I don't think so. I never had any formal training when I was young. I just observed and learned on my own."

Kyojuro raised an eyebrow, "Seriously? That's even more impressive!"

Akihiro chuckled, "I guess so. But I still have a lot to learn."

Kyojuro nodded, "That's the spirit!" he said with a grin. "But don't get too cocky. There's always someone better out there, and you never know when you might have to face them."