Demon Slayer: Yσƙαι Wιϝҽ [魅美] |Tengen Uzui x Kejōrō!Reader|

1: In the Heat of the Night

A/n: Welcome to the 3rd installment in my "Demon Slayer: Yokai Wife" series. This is sort of like a Cinderella story, so...thank you, and I hope you enjoy it! ♡

The radiant lights of Asakusa lined the night sky.

The air was hot—thick with the mid-summer heat—though it wasn't the hottest night Tengen had experienced as he settled on a rooftop, polishing the sharp edges of his Nichirin cleavers.

Today's mission had gone smoothly, despite the demon being the evasive yet dangerous foe to locate. Tengen had prepared himself meticulously, ensuring he'd brought his A-game just in case it had been an Upper Moon. Thankfully, it was only a low-level grunt and the assignment had gone by without a hitch.

"Man, I'm beat..." He yawns, stretching his strong muscular arms, muscles flexing in the process, and joints popping here and there.

Tengen can feel the weight of exhaustion settling in his bones. The day had been long and demanding, and he simply couldn't wait to get home, take a bath, and enjoy a nice warm meal before going to bed.

"I hope Suma, Hinatsuru, and Makio aren't too worried about me being gone for so long." He inhaled deeply, his fuchsia-colored eyes gazing up at the moonlit sky.

"Well, best not keep my girls waiting!" He  stood up, wrapped his twin blades, and secured them to his back. "Time to make a flashy exit!"

With that, Tengen leaped down from the rooftop—landing gracefully onto the ground—before stepping into the nightlife.

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Each shop, restaurant, and inn along the bustling street showcased their individuality through vibrant lights and captivating signage, designed to mesmerize and persuade onlookers.

However, despite the array of colorful paper lanterns, streetlights, and banners that adorned the bustling marketplace, each one more unique and eye-catching than the last, none of these displays seemed to interest Tengen.

There was a jewelry store that had beautiful necklaces, earrings, and bracelets on display. And though he had to admit it, some of the jewelry did look beautiful, all shining with rhinestones, diamonds, and silver. But, with his sharp eyes for gemology, Tengen could clearly see that a majority of them were all fake and didn't have any value.

Yet, there were some very real and colorful rocks and gemstones that tickled his fancy, which he knew would make lovely souvenirs for his three lovely and devoted wives back home.

"HEY, GET BACK HERE, YOU WENCH!"

Tengen heard someone angrily shout and quickly averted his eyes towards the alleyway, only to see a figure dart from around a corner. They were being chased by a man!