The Butterfly Mansion was a medical facility and the logistics organization of the Demon Slayer Corps, managed by the Butterfly sisters. It mainly provided treatment and rehabilitation for injured Demon Slayer swordsmen.
Outside the Butterfly Mansion, Yuko sat on the veranda, quietly gazing at the garden.
A round of footsteps came from one side of the veranda.
"Sorry for the wait."
Accompanied by her gentle voice, Shinobu Kocho set down the tea set and sat beside Yuko.
"My elder sister is away on a mission and couldn't return," Shinobu Kocho explained. "I'll have to entertain you in her place, Miss Yuko."
"It's fine." When she heard Shinobu mention her sister, Yuko unconsciously looked at her haori.
Noticing her gaze, Shinobu Kocho smiled and explained, "My sister gave this to me when I became a Hashira."
"It's beautiful."
"Thank you." Shinobu Kocho let out a soft laugh, then remembered the tea she had set down. She picked it up and handed it to Yuko. "Please, this flower tea has a wonderful flavor."
Flower tea?
Don't let it be wisteria flowers.
Yuko accepted the teacup and couldn't help taking a closer look.
Although she had already overcome the sunlight, wisteria flower poison was still effective against her.
Of course, the effect wasn't particularly strong. Even if it entered her body, it would soon be broken down. Unless the dosage was absurdly high, it would be difficult to affect her.
Fortunately, it wasn't. At Shinobu Kocho's urging, Yuko lifted the teacup and took a small sip.
"Delici—" Before she could finish her tactful compliment, Shinobu Kocho suddenly said,
"Miss Yuko... are you forcing yourself?"
"Hm?" Yuko turned her head and met Shinobu Kocho's complicated expression.
"Miss Yuko... are you a demon?"
Yuko froze for a moment, then her expression suddenly relaxed. She set