Omae Wa Mou Shindeiru [DISCONTINUED]

74: You Finally Get Some Coochie

"Yes, because he's a Hashira."

"I don't think rank matters in that scenario, Giyuu. What matters is the fact that someone is willing to risk their life to protect mine," You look up to Giyuu with a smile, "And what kind of Demon Slayer would I be if I wasn't willing to do the same?"

Giyuu doesn't respond after that.

You two continue down the dirt road to your destination.

Tu Cielito didn't say much about the assignment, only that you and a Pillar were to report North of the Butterfly Estate and it'll take a while to arrive.

"What made you impulsively decide to do what you did?" Giyuu asks after about 5 minutes.

You scratch the back of your head: "Honestly, 'fuck it' tends to be the last thought running through my mind before making any final decisions."

Giyuu hums: "That's... concerning."

"You'll get used to it."

"Shinazugawa may have let it slide, but you can't disobey my orders if I were to give them to you," Giyuu said, "Your death will have no effect of me-"

"-Gee, you're so romantic."

"-But I know it will have an effect on others."

"Huh?" You raise an eyebrow, "Look, first things first. You can't just say 'I don't care if you die but others care if you die'. You just can't say that to people."

"Tanjiro sends me letters often, and most times, the topic revolves around you. Rengoku and Uzui were also upset when Shinazugawa and Sekido reported your kidnapping." Giyuu says, "Tanjiro has had it bad enough as it is, so you can't allow yourself to be reckless when there are others waiting for you."

It took a short moment to comprehend all that since Giyuu didn't bother to simplify his words. But when it finally registered, you couldn't stop yourself from feeling like shit.

And not for the right reasons.

"They'll be fine without me," You smile, "Remember I'm clairvoyant. So trust me when I say, it really doesn't matter that I'm alive."

"You're not going to be suicidal on this mission, are you?" Giyuu sounds more irritated than concerned.

What a charmer.

"What? No! If I'm going to die, I want it to be something from badass," You skip forward in your steps to walk backwards in front of Giyuu, "I refuse to be killed by some dank ass demon! I want my body to be found in a funny position. And I can't do that if a demon kills me."

"That's..." Giyuu furrows his eyebrows, "Not reassuring."

"Oh come on, Giyuu! What's the worst that can happen?" You grin.

"...you won't be able to die in a 'badass' way."

You move out of the way so you can return to your spot next to Giyuu.

"Hey, you're pretty funny, Giyuu!" You smirk, "You must be liked by a lot of people!"

"...yes, I am."

That liar.

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"Hey, Giyuu. What does that say?" You point towards a wooden sign with white kanji painted on top.