Everyone else frantically made shushing gestures. They were peeping, after all—what was the Love Hashira doing?!
Only then did Kanroji Mitsuri realize her situation. At the same time, Shinobu Kocho opened the door. Mitsuri had been leaning against it, so when it opened and her support vanished, she instantly fell over.
Kanroji Mitsuri looked up at Shinobu Kocho, and the two simply stared wide-eyed at each other.
The others also looked awkwardly at Shinobu Kocho. Tsugikuni Kuuga was dumbfounded. Apparently, there was no need to announce it anymore—they had already been exposed.
The Love Hashira stood up, hugged Shinobu Kocho, and said with a smile, "Congratulations, congratulations!"
"Oh! Right, I just remembered I still have laundry hanging out. I'll be going now. Wishing you happiness!"
After saying that, Kanroji Mitsuri squeezed through the crowd and ran off. Suddenly, the Flame Hashira slung an arm around the Wind Hashira and Gyomei Himejima. "The weather's great outside. Let's train!"
"Ah, right, right, we still need to train!" Sanemi Shinazugawa said as though he had only just remembered.
The Sound Hashira even gave Tsugikuni Kuuga a thumbs-up before leaving.
"Giyu, everyone's gone. What are you still doing here?" Sabito dragged Giyu Tomioka outside.
"I didn't expect you to be here too, Sabito!" Tsugikuni Kuuga looked at him speechlessly.
"Hahaha, my brother! Let's catch up another day. Wishing you two happiness—and may you have children soon!"
"Children soon? Are they getting married right after confirming their relationship?" Giyu Tomioka remained as reliably blunt as ever.
"Uh! Let's get going, Giyu!" Sabito rubbed his forehead helplessly. That phrase really had not been used quite right.
Only Kanae remained. She wore the smile of a loving mother. She had finally witnessed this moment today—it was so moving.
"Sis, don't tell me you were here too!"
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