Whether through Tanjuro's Transparent World,
or through Nezuko's senses, which had grown sharper with training,
both clearly detected the Ninja Eagle rapidly approaching high overhead.
Kie, who had been looking at her husband, also noticed the changes in their expressions.
"Tanjuro, is there something nasty on the ceiling?"
"Nothing nasty. We have a guest..."
Tanjuro Kamado had only gotten halfway through his sentence.
Tanjiro, whose nose had always been astonishingly keen, suddenly opened his eyes wide.
The smell of an eagle?
Hmm?
There's a very familiar scent, too.
The honest boy called out happily, "Mother, Big Big Brother Xia Xi is here!"
"I'll go make some hot tea!"
Big Brother was Kyojuro.
And Kyojuro's big brother, Xia Xi, was Big Big Brother.
Kie shook her head with a somewhat helpless smile.
"Tanjiro, didn't your teacher at school teach you to address people respectfully?"
"Mr. Kurumaji might not mind, but you still need to mind your manners, Tanjiro."
Tanjiro chuckled,
while rummaging through the kitchen for the teacups they used for guests.
Meanwhile, Nezuko led the other children in tidying the living room with quick, deft movements.
As for Xia Xi's arrival,
these considerate children all welcomed it.
Tanjuro stood up as well and headed toward the front door.
Sure enough, a knock came from the thick wooden door a moment later.
"Oi, open up, Tanjuro. It's me."
That familiar voice and phrasing.
Everyone in the room could tell who it was.
Kie couldn't help remarking softly,
"You all... I really don't understand how you knew Mr. Kurumaji was here."
Tanjuro pulled the door open. "It's been a while, Mr. Xia Xi."
Once the door opened,
Xia Xi saw Tanjuro dressed in a Demon Slayer Corps uniform, looking noticeably healthier and more energetic.
If he hadn't known him before,
he would