"Chinatsu really is... so cute!!!"
The Pillars had risen early and made their way of their own accord to the largest training area at the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters. The moment they arrived, they were surprised to discover that someone had practically moved in.
The ground was covered in haphazard sword marks that had not been there yesterday. Looking around, they found Chinatsu lying beneath the shade of a tree, clearly enjoying a lovely dream.
The arriving Pillars gathered around Chinatsu, watching with interest as she leaned against the tree, hugging her Nichirin Blade like a cushion.
Mitsuri gazed at Chinatsu with sparkling eyes. If smartphones had existed in this era, she would have switched to burst mode and snapped away like mad.
"Isn't she adorable? I love how cool Chinatsu looks when she's fighting, but I love her looking all soft and cuddly like this, too!"
Smiling, Mitsuri reached out as she spoke and tugged on the sleeve of Obanai, the Serpent Hashira standing beside her. His cheeks flushed slightly, and he turned his head away.
Of course, he was not blushing because he thought Chinatsu was cute. He thought Mitsuri was cute, tugging on his sleeve and seeking agreement with her opinion.
Mitsuri and Obanai both had feelings for each other, but neither had taken the first step. Still, everyone in the Demon Slayer Corps had vaguely noticed the budding romance between them, especially the Stone Hashira, Gyomei Himejima.
Gyomei Himejima was also standing beside Chinatsu now. With his palms pressed together, he gazed toward her with his sightless eyes.
"I truly can't see her at all. The realm Chinatsu has reached is wondrous indeed," Gyomei Himejima said quietly, his palms pressed together.
Kyojuro, who stood beside him, smiled at his words and replied, "Chinatsu said it's a