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"Are you sure you'll manage him on your own? He can be a troubled and loud young man not to mention his temper isn't the best.." the old lady who stood next to stared worriedly when we saw someone coming from the distance.
I was on a mission and my previous sword given to me by my master broke. Unfortunately, my master passed away so I still wanted to have parts of the sword,so some of the broken pieces would be put back together. I didn't want the lady to overwork herself by helping me some more, i'm just another demon slayer who's arrived at the Wisteria family crest so rest up and wait for my next mission.
"If you say so my dear, just don't say anything that might offend him out." With that she quickly inside to prepare some tea.
I smiled wide and bowed my head when the young swordsmith approached closer and stopped in front of me. "I've been waiting for your arrival all day. Thank you for taking your time in making a sword for me on such a short notice." I stood up straight and furrowed my eyebrows together.
The man was wearing a weird creepy mask and just stared down at me. I felt a bit intimidated and smaller than usual, since he towers over me and who knows what was going through his mind!
"You really had nothing else to do all day, huh? Why not make yourself useful and help the old woman out." I sweatdropped and forced a smile.
"Please follow me."
We went inside and took our seats down and the Wisteria lady came with the tea. "So..swordsmith sir may I-"
"Shut up." He sighed to himself and carefully opened up the case and revealed my new sword. I stared at how beautiful, sharp and detailed it looks, "Well? go on quit staring and grab it!" The nichirin swords color change depending on each slayer.
I gently took hold of the sword and saw its original silver color turning to a bit of red and pink. "It's beautiful." I stare in awe and smile at my newly sword.
"Hmph..of course it's beautiful I made it! I placed some previous parts in it just like you asked me in your letter. You better not break it or I swear i'll kill you."
What the hell?! I gave him a deadpan stare and placed the sword on my lap and bowed my head. "I appreciate your hard work. Your dedication to making such a fine and beautiful piece has surpassed my expectations." I say and feel flustered when he stares back at me.
Despite him wearing a mask I could tell what his expression was. "You're the love pillar right?.." quickly I nod my head. "Yes. My name is (Y/N) so please call me that."
I said trying to sit closer to at least see a glimpse of his face but he moved away and stared at me intently.
"I don't care. Even if you're a hashira and a woman, don't expect me to treat you differently as a client." I sigh to myself and fixed my red haori and stood up when he did. He began to grab his belongings which surprised me since he came such a long way to just leave again.
"W-Wait! Aren't you gonna stay the night?"
"You have your job I have mine. Don't break my sword!" He points at me and screams. It was such a shame he left this quick. Now all I need is to finally fight with this beautiful sword and show it off, everylne will be dying to ask me who did this. Maybe Shinjuro Rengoku will like it? I blush and keep those thoughts to myself and went outside to train.
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After killing 11 demons and a month since I saw the swordsmith..here I was again wearing a yukata that was loosely tied on me since I got several cuts on my arm and had to wear a few bandages on my upper half. I nervously smiled when I heard wind chimes approaching the house and I heard the Wisteria lady telling the man to enter.
I looked up from where I sat and he turned his head quickly to me. "YOU!! WHAT DID I TELL YOU ABOUT BREAKING MY PRECIOUS SWORD!!" He freaked out and began to poke me a bit too roughly making me bleed a bit. I forced a smile to hide my pain but began to cry at every poke he did. "I'm so sorry mister swordsmith sir! It wasn't my fault." I cry and bowed down trying to get him to stop hurting me.
"That is sir Haganezuka to you pillar!" He continued with the poking which made me trip on my my yukata when I tried standing up to run away but fell on top of him.
I looked down embarassed. "I am so sorry Haganezuka I won't break your swords again." I say crying just a bit and blushed deep red when I felt me chest on his and realized I was a bit exposed. Haganezuka fumed and I saw smoke coming out of him and a bit of blood run down. I screamed for help and tried running from him when he sat on top of me.
The Wisteria lady came to control him. It was night time and surprisingly enough Haganezuka stayed the night since it was snowing, well I forced him despite him warning to throw me out in the cold.
I heard that he loves mitarashi dango so I began preparing some for him along with some onigiri, tempura, dumplings and ramen. My mouth began to water when I placed the bowls on the table and went out to call for him since he was outside by the hot spring section. He's been there for a while so he's probably all done.
"Haganezuka. Dinner is already done!" I cheerfully said sliding the door open. "Huh?" My entire body felt hot when I saw him, naked in all his glory. I covered my mouth and felt blood running down my nose.
Haganezuka is hot!
He had long flowing black hair and sharp olive eyes...not to mention his body. I felt more blood on me when he shouted my name and out of no where grabbed a knife. Before he could do anything I ran off. How can he hide such beauty behind a horrid mask and many layers of clothing.
"Pillar!!" I fell on the floor when I got attacked and saw him glaring at me without his mask and dressed up in a yukata. "I'll kill you." He held my hair down and I couldn't help but blush at the position we were in.
I can't help it. I grabbed hold of him and as strong as I was I threw him to the ground and saw his eyes widen, he probably didn't expect me to be this strong. I realized what I did and stared down at him, "I am so sorry Haganezuka."
Haganezukua begain to laugh to himself and calmed down, "Get off of me idiot." He said taking deep breathes. I realized I accidently tickled him, so he has a weak spot. Now I now what to do whenever he gets all hysterical.
We both sat up and without another fight or word we sat down together and began to eat. I only ate one bowl since he ate the entire banquet I did. "I'm s-so happy you like my cooking Haganezuka.."
"Hotaru. You can call me Hotaru.." he simply said closing his eyes to probably not attack me and opened his sharp eyes to look at me with no expression.
I blushed under his sharp stare. "Hotaru. I am sorry for what happened back there." Hotaru grabbed a knife and pointed it at me. "You saw nothing.."
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Last night we shared the guest room and I felt my heart beating faster when he entered and didn't wear the mask since he told me there was no use in wearing it around me since I accidently saw him face, his dark eyes made me feel things and even in his sleep he seemed to curse at no one and clenching his fists.
Layjng down on my futon I turned my body to stare at his sleeping figure and lovingly I stared at him and smiled. "I'm so glad I met you." I whisper and slowly closed my eyes.
I woke up when someone pushed me and I apologized when I realized I slept on Hotaru. He huffed and looked away annoyed and quickly wiped a bit of blood from his nose. Hurriedly I prepared his and myself a bath, separate ones of course, since I wanted to cook him something before he left.
Hotaru came in just in time when I placed his favorite foods and giggled when he ate in a hurry. I prepared a small box and placed in some leftovers and more mitarashi dango for him to have on his way home.
I felt my heart heavy when I saw him waiting for me outside, he had everything on including that mask hiding his handsome face. "Hotaru...thank you for staying the night. I hope I wasn't much trouble. I do hope we can see each other real soon-"
"I hope not. I don't want you breaking my precious swords." Hotaru snatched the box from my hands. I frowned a little and felt his glare down on me.
Hotaru poked me on the forehead which made me look up at him and felt mt face go red. "See you soon, kid." He muttered and with that he left the village. I hope I get to see that man soon.