Chapter 1
AUTHOR NOTE: "XXX"- Person talks
"XXX" Person's thought
In the heart of the ancient city of Japan, where spirits whispered through cherry blossom trees and demons lurked in the shadows, Sanemi stood over the corpse of his latest kill. His green katana dripped with black ichor, the remnants of the demon’s life force. He was the renowned demon slayer, a Man feared by the creatures of the night and respected by his peers. He stared at the demon flurrying into nothingness. His eyes were as cold as the hate he had for demons.
“Shinazugawa, the mission is over,” Tomioka said.“Tch, I know that”, Sanemi said.
“There’s this new udon place. Would you like to accompany me? Rengoku said that it’s an amazing place.” Giyu said.
“No, I’ll pass. As if I’ll join you, of all people.” Sanemi said, but his stomach said something else. He let out a grunt and said, “Fine.”
𓇢𓆸
They walked together. The walk was silent, same as that of the night. There steps, breathing everything was loud. They finally reached at the udon shop, it was a pretty decent restaurant with dim yellow light, cherry blossom essence and the smell of udon.
“That Udon sent me to places. Ah!” Sanemi said, resting his head on the chair.
“It sure did.”
Sanemi got up. “I’m going.”
𓇢𓆸
Sanemi got up and started walking. The street was silent and peaceful, and the moon’s light was bright. He knew that in between these silences, there was danger hiding. He kept the katana over his neck and started walking.
When he finally reached home, he sat on the engawa (traditional Japanese architecture or verandah) and looked outside.
“The demons have gotten more assertive and more cunning. I have to work more. Tch”
He got up to drink some water. After keeping the glass down, he noticed a brown- beaver color parchment paper sealed with wax and a cherry blossom. He realized it was a letter, but what confused him was who could have sent it. He didn’t have any close family members, except for a brother he rarely spoke to, it couldn’t be any ‘Secret admirer’ since he was known as the ‘cold hashira’, it couldn’t be from the corps since they never sent out any letter. He finally decided to open it.
From, Kaito Family
To, Shinazugawa Sanemi,
We hope this letter finds you in good health. As you are well aware, the Kaito Family has long upheld tradition, honour and excellence, and we have heard tales of your unmatched skill, Shinazugawa Sanemi, the one and only Wind Hashira, whose bravery against the demons has become talk in the town. We wish to discuss the honourable union between you and Kaito family’s one and only daughter, Kaito Y/n.
With utmost respect,
Kaito Family.
His fist clenched around the letter. “A marriage proposal? For me?”
