Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters.
Water droplets by the roadside glittered brilliantly under the warm sun, like crystal-clear gems radiating a captivating glow.
Hiruma leaned against a boulder beside the entrance like a gate guardian, clutching a large bag of dango in his arms. He craned his neck expectantly, his eyes shining.
That was right—today was the day Shinobu returned to headquarters. To him, it was a day worth celebrating.
In truth, he had been waiting there before dawn. Or rather, ever since receiving Shinobu's letter last night, he had not slept, all so that she would be the first thing he saw when he woke up.
"Ah~"
Hiruma yawned. In his daze, he noticed a figure appearing on the horizon at some point. Just as he was about to step closer for a better look, three distinct female voices rang out behind him.
"Lord Tengen, I missed you so much! Sob, sob!"
"Lord Tengen, let's go home and have children!"
"Tengen, welcome home!"
With a bang, the three women slammed into Hiruma like speeding cars and sent him flying.
Even after suffering such an unexpected disaster, the dango remained perfectly intact in his arms.
His head could be cut off, but good food could not be wasted.
Hiruma landed in a dizzy heap, nearly eating a mouthful of dirt.
He simply could not understand where three girls got such incredible strength.
When he looked up, a scene that would make every man burn with envy appeared before his eyes.
Three beautiful women kissed a tall, imposing man on the face at once. The man had one woman in each arm, with another hanging from his chest.
"Tch!"
"Showing off your love in broad daylight!"
"What kind of people are you?!"
Hiruma spat to the side, then helplessly propped his chin