The Life and Times of an Average Coward|| Demon Slayer

Chapter 03: Out of Tune Melody

The Life and Times of an Average Coward

Warning: Gore and some spoilers.

Chapter 03: Out of tune Melody

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"Kaa-san! Kaa-san! I'd like you to come over here! Come on, I'm gonna show you something!" I hollered from my place beside the stream of fresh water, mishapen rice balls, meat buns, dango, and manjū placed gingerly on a blanket beside me.

All prepared by yours truly.

"Oh I can't wait to see it then!" She said excitedly but once she saw the picnic setup her honey colored eyes started watering and I almost panicked that she didn't liked it.

The confirmation of her joy that I got was none other than Kaa-san's signature move 'Death Hug', a move that can render her opponent immobile and can send them to heaven by either happiness or suffering, she can only execute this move when she's thoroughly happy or emotional. The happier she is, the deadlier the attack, it's a super effective attack!

(So effective that I might actually die.)

I hurriedly tapped my hands to her shoulders repeatedly, to let her know that I'm only a few seconds to the netherworld if she doesn't let go. Once she noticed the situation another latent ability was activated.

'Puppy Waterfall Eyes' an ability that can render the victim unable to move and be hit right in the feels, also retaliation would be futile at this rate because you would feel too guilty to hit her. Guilt does do wonders on everybodies conscience, and every single person that Kaa-san uses this ability on would be left feeling dirty and incomplete.

Can Kaa-san be any cuter? I could only take so much of it.

Coughing slightly and adjusting my throat, I tried reassuring her with a smile and a dismissal wave of my hand. "It's okay Kaa-san." It's not so surprising that I'm getting used to this right? It's only a matter of time that I would get use to it with how Kaa-san uses her attacks blindly at any given 'cute' moment I have.

(Is Kaa-san and Daiki-ojiichan blind or something? Because clearly I'm not cute at all, my eyebrows and unflattering hairstyle beg to differ.)

Kaa-san daintily dabbed her cheeks with her handkerchief, "Did you prepare this all for Kaa-san?" In reply, I bobbed my head enthusiastically and procured a beaming smile that left my eyes closed in tiny crescents. "Of course I did, because it's Kaa-san's birthday!"

For some reason it only made the young woman cry harder. "M-my little Songbird is so sweet! How c-could a woman like me be so blessed with such an adorable child?!"

I looked down at my hands and closed my eyes, tears gathering in them. I should be the one asking that question my adorable Mother. I wiped the tears with one swipe of my forearm, a blush spreading in my cheeks. But even so, I thank Kami-sama for this wonderful woman.

"Oh Kaa-san?" I said, sniffling slightly. I can't afford to be sneezing right now when I'm not than yet.

Breaking out of her mutterings, the dark haired woman gave me her utmost attention. "Yes, my sweet absolutely adorable cutesy awesome cool beautiful child." Then she smiled that smile that could turn any mortal man into putty, her golden eyes sparkling from the leftover tears.