Two figures are seen walking in the streets of a certain village covered with a hooded black cloak. Soon, a blonde haired individual wearing a white tuxedo and black coat, white pants, black loafers, and white fedora hat joined them. His eyes shadowed by his hat and has a cane with him as he walk alongside the two figures.
"How's the trip you two?" The blonde asked.
"Fine as usual. We managed to deliver them all." The taller one answered.
The other one stayed silent as the blonde just received a nod from that person. They all stopped outside a restaurant as they all walked in and ordered some food. They all sat down to an empty spot near the entrance.
"We're glad that you're doing well. Thanks for the treat tonight." The taller man said pulling down his hood.
He has a long, dark-brown hair underneath his cloak, the upper part of his hair tied in a ponytail while the lower part is loose, and his yellow eyes looking at the blonde.
The other one soon did the same thing revealing her black hair tied in a low bun wrapped with clothe and brown eyes. She gave out a sigh before drinking the water in front of her placed on the table.
"It's been so long isn't it, Kai-san and Fuji-san?!" The blonde exclaimed in a cheerful manner taking off his hat revealing his blue colored eyes.
"Don't say it as if it has been that long." Fuji, the one with a black hair said.
"She's quite right, we just met five years ago." Kai, the one with a dark-brown hair agreed.
"Even so, that's still long. Five years straight of no contact." The blonde replied sulking a little.
"I see, you're still as stupid as you are Aoki." Fuji deadpanned.
"That's very mean!"
The waiter soon arrived as he place a tray of food on their table. Just as they start eating, a drunk man came in holding a bottle of sake. One of the waiters tried to stop him but he just pushed him aside and forced himself in. As he walk pass by the trio, he accidentally tripped on Aoki's cane he put aside.
"You! Are you trying to trip me?!" The drunk man exclaimed slamming down his bottle of sake on their table.
"I'm sorry sir. What happened was an accident and none of my intention at all." Aoki formally apologized as he continue eating.
"Huh?! Not your intention?! Pay me then!" The drunk demanded.
The waiter tried to stop him but Aoki just waved his hand as a signal for him not to interfere.
"My apologies but, I don't see any injuries caused by me. If you may excuse us, please get out since we're eating here peacefully." Aoki calmly replied.
"You!"
The drunk man was about to grab him by the collar when Fuji stood up and held him by the wrist. She squeezed it for a little and the drunk guy soon fell on his knees crying in pain.
"Coming here bothering the customers eating peacefully just to take money, you're a disgusting piece of trash." She blurted out glaring down at him.
The drunk man soon felt the cold aura radiating from her as he lifted himself up and ran out holding his wrist. Fuji soon grabbed his bottle of sake and gently put it down the counter before walking back to her spot.
"As always, still short tempered aren't we?" Aoki said grinning at her.
"Shut up or you're next." Fuji threatened making the male flinch.
Kai just sighed as he continue eating his food with them. He soon noticed a figure pass by them but shrugged it off, not until he heard a certain voice.
"Can I have some Miso Ramen?"
Kai paused at chewing his food and decided to look behind him. His eyes widened seeing the figure. Aoki noticed Kai not eating his food as he call for Fuji's attention to move him. Fuji looked at Kai as she poke him with her elbow but Kai still remained motionless. She soon turned around to look at where he's looking and nearly dropped her chopsticks at what she saw. Aoki soon looked confused and followed, he nearly choked at his own food.
"Here's your order."
"Thank you!"
The figure they were staring at is sitting at the counter table starting to eat the ramen she just ordered. Ash-gray colored hair with black tips tied in a high ponytail, a black haori with red smoke edges, and a sword.
Kazumi soon felt as if someone's staring at her as she turn around. The trio noticed this and instantly went back on their food. Kazumi shrugged it off as she felt no ill intentions coming from them. After several minutes, she finished her food.
"Thank you, please come again."
"I will."
'Those three....'
Kazumi thought remembering the three people who kept on staring at her in the restaurant.
'.... They're demons.'
As the night fell deeper, she stood up on a rooftop. It has been a week since that horrible night, the Pillars didn't made contact with her since. She also went to visit at the Butterfly Estate three days before her current mission, but was only greeted by Shinobu's glare.
'I came here to clear things up. Please listen to—'
'I don't have to waste my time on you. I don't wanna hear any of your lies.'
Kazumi just smiled sheepishly remembering what happened.
She did the same thing with the rest.
Sanemi: 'Get out, I don't wanna hear you!'
Muichiro: 'Who are you?'
Gyomei: 'I'm sorry but I don't know a child like you.'
Obanai: 'Shut up and leave.'
Mitsuri: 'Sorry, I still have a mission to do.'
Giyu: 'Go find other people to talk with.'
Tengen: 'Not today.'
Kyojuro: 'Please leave.'
Visiting them but just ended up receiving harsh words from them.
"Come out you three." She said.
Right after that, three figures came out. They were the same people she saw back in the restaurant. She just kept on smiling despite knowing what they really are.
"Do you even know who we are?" Fuji asked in a gentle tone.
"Of course, you three are demons." Kazumi answered.
"Then why aren't you attacking us? You're a slayer." Aoki asked putting both his hands on his cane.
"Well, you three don't pose any threat at all so why should I?" Kazumi answered still her smile and calm voice not faltering.
"Long time no see I guess."
The three were taken aback by her words. Tears slowly formed in the corner of Fuji's eyes as she ran and hugged Kazumi.
"Kazumi-sama! It's you! It's really you!" She exclaimed hugging her tight.
Kazumi soon hugged her back gently caressing her back. The two soon followed and hugged her too with their tears flowing out of their eyes.
"For so many years! We finally saw you again! We're very glad!" Kai exclaimed.
"Finally! Kazumi-sama, you're back! For so many years, you're finally back!" Aoki said grabbing on her arms tightly.
"I see, you guys never changed at all. But please calm down or you'll break my bones." Kazumi muttered out.
They soon let go of her instantly and dried their tears displaying a sheepish smile on their faces.
"Glad you guys managed to live this long." Kazumi said crossing her arms.
"Of course we did! And we even kept on helping humans as we travel!" Fuji replied enthusiastically.
"After all this time, none of you even forgot me. You guys even recognized me."
"Of course we did! How could we forget someone as kind and gentle as you?!" Aoki replied clinging on to her right arm.
"It has been years but it seems that it's true. We're all glad to meet you again Kazumi-sama."
Right after his words, he bent down in one knee in front of Kazumi and bowed hus head as the two followed his actions. Kazumi just patted them on the head. All three of them showing their respects to her.
"Come on guys.... how many times do I have to say there's no need for such a thing to be done."