"Then why do so many team members have scars?"
Upon hearing Teiichi's question, Kanae replied, "Only the male team members have them, right? Have you ever seen a female team member with a scar?"
Teiichi honestly replied, "Never seen it before!"
Kanae's voice rose a few octaves, "Have you ever seen any female team members without scars?"
"No! No! No! I've never seen one! Even my female teammates haven't seen many!"
"Hmph, that's more like it!"
Teiichi pressed further, "Then why are only the male team members covered in scars?"
Kanae explained, "Because the female team members love beauty! The male team members don't care about these things at all, and even think that those scars are a soldier's honor!"
In addition, scar-removing medications are more expensive, so when treating male team members, we use regular medications unless there are special requirements!
Therefore, you will see that many male team members have scars on their bodies, more or less.
"Oh! I see!" Teiichi nodded slightly.
"Alright, time to get up, or others will see us!" Kanae said, tightening her grip on Teiichi's chest slightly as she prepared to get out of bed.
However, Teiichi tightened his grip on Kanae's waist slightly, preventing Kanae from leaving.
"Hey!"
Dingyi said Teiichi, Kanae raised her head in confusion upon hearing this.
What came into view was a pair of black eyes burning like fire.
Teiichi flipped over and pinned Kanae beneath him.
Hot breath sprayed onto Kanae's pretty face, as if she had received some kind of signal.
A blush instantly spread across Kanae's cheeks, and Kanae breathing became heavy.
"You seem to owe me something, don't you?"
"I... I don't owe you anything!"
Kanae shifted her gaze to the side, avoiding direct eye contact with Teiichi.
You still owe me a kiss when I come home!
"Where..."
Upon hearing this, Kanae's cheeks flushed even more, and her words seemed to contain a hint of coquetry.
"Where is it gone? It's always here when I come back. You ran away while you were sleeping yesterday!"
Seemingly knowing she couldn't refuse, Kanae lightly placed her hands on Teiichi's shoulders and said softly.
"Just... just for a little while, otherwise it won't be good if I get caught sleeping in too late!"
After saying that, she immediately closed her eyes, only her slightly trembling eyelashes telling the story of the turmoil in her heart.
Upon Teiichi, Ding Yi felt the flames in his heart grow even stronger, and the flames he could suppress just moments before could no longer be contained.
He took a deep breath and slowly lowered his head.
Their soft lips slowly pressed together, without a single gap.
The next moment.
With lips slightly parted, the unknown visitor familiarly ventured forward.
Kanae only managed to utter a nasal sound before her consciousness gradually drifted into the sky.
Creak--!
The soft sound of a door opening echoed in the quiet corridor.
Kanae walked out somewhat dazed, then gently closed the door behind her.
He turned around and was about to take a step when he froze in place.
Aoi Kanzaki was staring blankly at him, her mouth involuntarily agape.
Aoi Kanzaki never expected that simply waking up early as usual would lead to witnessing such a spectacular scene.
Kanae- neechan came out of Teiichi- nii's room!
Did they sleep together last night?
What did she do that made her face so flushed?
Thinking about these things makes Aoi Kanzaki feel a surge of excitement.
However, she quickly realized that although Kanae usually acted very gentle and generous, it was best to pretend she didn't know anything about this.
"I... I... I didn't see anything. I'm still asleep, I'm sleepwalking!"
"Yes, I didn't see anything. I'm sleepwalking! I'm going back to sleep!"
Aoi Kanzaki stammered, then turned and walked straight into her room.
Thump--!
"Ah--!"
Her head slammed straight into the closed door, causing Aoi Kanzaki to let out a soft cry of pain.
He raised his left hand to rub his forehead where he had bumped it, and without thinking about anything else, quickly placed his right hand on the doorknob.
Aoi Kanzaki's words quickly pulled Kanae's soul, which was still floating in the sky, back into her body.
Kanae immediately realized that she couldn't let Aoi Kanzaki run back like that; she had to explain things clearly.
" Aoi!"
Aoi Kanzaki had already gripped the doorknob and pressed it down, ready to push the door open and go in, but paused when she heard Kanae's words.
Seemingly realizing her reasoning had been too blunt, Aoi Kanzaki didn't pretend she hadn't heard. Instead, she slowly turned her head and asked with an awkward smile:
Good morning, Kanae! Is there anything I can help you with?
"I..."
Kanae started speaking but then abruptly stopped halfway through.
How should I explain this to myself?
He said he was there to check on Teiichi's wound.
That would be the exact opposite of my initial intention to help cover it up!
He said he was there to Teiichi clothes.
What kind of clothes absolutely need to be delivered so early in the morning?
But if I don't mention those two things, what else should I say?
Kanae's words started running through her mind quickly, and a flash of inspiration seemed to appear in her head.
"Oh, right! Aren't you going to participate in the Final Selection after the New Year? I'm here to discuss with Teiichi about having him give you some special training during this time!"
The mention of the Final Selection instantly overwhelmed Aoi Kanzaki's mind, dispelling all other thoughts.
Her situation was similar to that of many members of the Demon Slayer Corps; their homes were attacked by demons, leaving them all alone.
However, the same situation can also lead to two different types of people.
One type hates ghosts so much that they grit their teeth and are willing to risk their own lives to kill them.
Another group, while also hating ghosts, had a scene they witnessed in their childhood that had taken deep root in their hearts. Compared to killing ghosts, they were actually more afraid of them.
Aoi Kanzaki belongs to the latter category.
Aoi Kanzaki joined the Demon Slayer Corps because of her hatred for demons, but her fear of demons also makes her hesitant to face them.
It was fine staying in the Butterfly Mansion before, but not anymore; the time for the Final Selection is fast approaching.
There was no way to delay any longer, considering that Kanon was only the same age as him.
But they passed the Final Selection three years ago and have carried out many missions in the past three years.
As for myself, three years have passed, and now I get nervous even when I go to participate in the Final Selection.
Unless you say you've always only been a support staff member.
Can...
The hatred within her family and her pride as a young girl prevented her from speaking up...
She has been feeling distressed these days because of this.
She was still very happy to hear that Kanae Teiichi come and mentor her.
Although she had only interacted with the people in the Butterfly Mansion, she still knew the general strength of the team members and the demons.
General members < Pillar < Upper Rank ≤ Teiichi Brother
If I have Brother Teiichi to guide me, the Final Selection will definitely be much safer!
Thinking of this Aoi Kanzaki bowed to Kanae.
Thank you, Kanae- neechan!