Tamayo had been at her microscope, continuing her research.
When she heard Yushiro's familiar voice expressing his distaste downstairs,
she realized that Xia Xi and the others had returned.
Only when it came to this Dawn Hashira did Tamayo show such exceptional patience and consideration.
She was even willing to stop her important research of her own accord and go downstairs to exchange a few pleasantries with him.
But just as she came down the stairs...
"Why do you two have this... feeling about you that really rubs me the wrong way?"
Yushiro frowned and muttered as he poured tea for them.
Since he had no real understanding of romantic love between men and women,
he only vaguely sensed that the atmosphere between Xia Xi and Kanae seemed somewhat different from before.
But Tamayo had long since experienced such things herself, and had several centuries of worldly experience.
She spotted the difference instantly.
Whether it was the faint trace of each other's scent on them...
or the way they sat almost shoulder to shoulder now, with none of the usual social distance...
They weren't admiring comrades anymore, but intimates.
How lovely to be young.
"It seems the flower belonging to Miss Kanae has finally reached its season of full bloom."
Tamayo wore a gentle smile and did not spell it out.
Instead, she cast a meaningful glance at Kanae, whose legs were a little weak.
"Please take a good rest here for the next few days, Miss Kanae."
Although Kanae was a little shy,
she still responded with a poised, gracious smile.
Though she would head out again to carry out Demon Slayer Corps missions after a while,
still...
She leaned closer against Xia Xi. "We'll be imposing on you for the next two days."
As for Yushiro beside them,