LONGING || Kimetsu No Yaiba Oneshots

Change Everything [2/3] | K. Tanjirou

"Maybe there's only a dark road up ahead. But you still have to believe and keep going. Believe that the stars will light your path, even a little bit."
—Miyazono Kaori, Your Lie in April

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"You remember your wish?"

Her hands fiddled with the hem of her skirt.

Tanjirou had never seen her like this since she appeared. All nervous and shy. It contrast the demeanor and disposition she had when she first met him. She was confident yet melancholy, like there is something lacking in her soul that day in the park. Tanjirou caught sight of her (E/C) eyes widening. She was facing him and her gaze was beyond past him.

"Kamado?"

Tanjirou immediately turned around at the sound of Zenitsu's voice. He was shocked at the sight of Zenitsu giving him a confused look. She can see the glare in Zenitsu's orbs.

Zenitsu accused, "So, you're the one who sent this note?"

Zenitsu threw the paper on the ground. Tanjirou quickly scrambled to pick the piece of paper.

Tanjirou read, "There's something I want to tell you. Meet me at the park..." His eyes wandered to the bottom of the paper. The sender's initial were on it. It was clearly not Tanjirou's, but hers.

Tanjirou was dumbfounded by this. He said, "I didn't send this. It's (Y/N)'s!" Tanjirou turned around, expecting to see she, but you she wasn't there anymore. She suddenly disappeared.

Zenitsu growled, "Don't give me that crap." Zenitsu turned and started to walk away.

Tanjirou was about to chase Zenitsu when he heard her voice that prevented him from running.

"I don't know if that's the wish. But, I want you and Zenitsu to be friends again."

Tanjirou turned to the side to see her watching Zenitsu's shrinking silhouette with a sad expression on her face. His heart tugged at the appearance of a very negative emotion present on her visage. Their eyes met and immediately he ran.

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"Zenitsu! Stop!"

Zenitsu showed no signs of stopping. Tanjirou felt desperate to repair the severed friendship they have. He felt helpless seeing that expression on her face. She begged with her eyes.  She was about to tear up as your (E/C) orbs spoke the words: I want to see the old Zenitsu again.

Tanjirou grabbed Zenitsu's wrist, who later harshly pulled his arm away. A cold glare was present in Zenitsu's gaze. "What?"

This time, Tanjirou was determined to make Zenitsu understand his situation, your situation. He won't let Zenitsu slip away from him again. Tanjirou firmly said, "Hear me out, will you?"

"No."

Tanjirou grabbed Zenitsu's shoulders. He persisted, "Stop running away from the past, Zenitsu!"

Zenitsu shot back, "The past remains in the past!" he pushed Tanjirou away from him. "It's time to move on, Kamado Tanjirou."

"You're stuck in the past as well, Zenitsu!" Tanjirou sighed. "Look, I can see (Y/N). She can't rest because of this wish she doesn't know."

There was silence between them. It lasted for a few seconds. And, in those seconds, Tanjirou felt eternity. His heart was pounding as he anxiously waited for Zenitsu's response.

"What does she look like?"

Tanjirou stopped himself from doing anything. He swore he saw a glimpse of the Zenitsu he spent his childhood with. That coward, yet strong blonde. The blonde that always fought with Inosuke.