I'm such an idiot, aren't I?
Judging by Himari's personality, I should've been able to predict that she would fight Kuesu head-on.
She always leaves me in a safe place and tries to fight by herself.
I'm...
always being protected.
Having an ambiguous attitude about Kuesu all this time.
Should I have stayed over as well?
It's Yuto we're talking about, I'm sure it'll be okay.
You don't have the power to protect Young Master.
You're just a powerless commoner.
That's not it.
What Yuto wants is a normal life.
A trouble-free lifestyle.
Who's the one farthest from the supernatural?
That's me!
I can't change.
When Yuto comes back exhausted from his supernatural life, who can be there for him?
I have to be there for him.
Negotiating won't work with the Jinguuji girl.
The cat and I at least agree on that.
That appearance...
No matter how you look at it, the cat lost.
But, I...
If I had been injured,
Yuto would've...
Jeez, how troublesome.
I apologized for raising hell and being trigger-happy.
But, isn't it your job to deal with the aftermath?
Then, please report how many rounds you fired as well.
Finding empty shells is a big pain.
I didn't bother counting each and every shot I took.
Each cartridge has 20 rounds; how many are left?
2 bullets.
You shot 18 rounds?!
Did you preload it as well?
What's that?
No, it's nothing.
This is nothing compared to how Germany blew up a mountain to take out one assassin.
I'm already trying hard enough not to have any casualties.
I'm aware of that.
But, please don't try to do anything reckless.
Even if it's for your family's sake.
For my family's sake...
Yes, I...
For the Jinguuji family...
Young Master.
Don't touch me.
Don't look at me with such eyes.
I am...
Unsightly.
I fell into Kuesu's trap,
and got engulfed in my own darkness.
I am a tainted monster.
I shouldn't have come back here.
Ah, Young Master!
Himari!
Did you stay with me all this time?
Is your body okay?
How do you feel?
I'm the worst.
I lost.
It would've been nice to call it a draw.
But not only did I lose Yasutsuna, I also run away.
It's unheard of for a bodyguard.
It's okay to run away.
As long as you're okay-
Don't pamper me!
Young Master's nice words hurt me far more than any blade.
It's okay. You should go back to sleep.
Her magic still remains inside me.
It would dissipate in 2 days, but that would waste time.
Young Master, I'm sorry, but can you bring me my bag?
Ah, okay.
That is...
It's a secret remedy.
With this, Kuesu's residual magic inside of me will be expelled.
You should take all the important and fragile things out of the room with you.
If I take this,
I will lose my sanity and probably act violently.
Your sanity?
I can't leave you alone.
No matter what happens to you, I'll stay.
I'll be here with you!
Young Master...
Don't blame me for whatever happens.
A component of this medicine is silverine.
Eh?
Wai- Umm, Himari-san?
Himari?!
She's totally in cat-girl mode! No, she's totally turned into a cat!
How fast-acting is that stuff?
And that look in Himari's eyes...
It's like a predator stalking its prey...
Hey! That hurts!
Ow, that hurts! Hey!
Calm down! Calm down!
Idiot. ~Nano.
Have fun playing around with the stupid cat all night.
Stop it alrea-
Don't rub it! Don't rub it!
Ow, that hurts.
It can't be. Is this what she meant by she'll lose her sanity?
What am I thinking at a time like this?
The Himari right now is just acting weird because of the silverine.
Endure it! I must endure it!
Without being able to fully accept Himari, what kind of a Young Master would I be?
That huts! Stop! Don't pull on that, Himari!
Don't take off any more than that!
Good morning, Young Master.
Himari!
You're all better now, right?
Both my body and soul are back to normal.
I must've done a lot to you while I lost my sanity.
How was it? Did you like me?
There's no way I would've done anything!
I'm joking.
Even if I wasn't sane, your kindness reached my heart.
Sorry for causing you so much trouble.
If you think so, then you can't collapse like that the next time when I'm not around.
Don't do reckless things like that by yourself anymore.
Young Master...
This is an order. Okay?
Alright. I promise you.
Which reminds me, I still haven't thanked you for nursing me.
Close your eyes. I'll give you something good.
It's fine, you don't have to thank me or anything.
Hurry up and close them or you'll regret it.
I don't really-
H-H-H-H-Himari!
Correction, I didn't give, but I'm the one who got it.
Young Master, I won't lose anymore.
Even if it is a Western-Magic using Demon Slayer.
I can't let Himari be reckless anymore.
But, your lips have a weird flavor to them.
It's a combination of my tears and snot from yesterday.
Go and wash your face, you fool!
I have to do something about Kuesu by myself.
Is it here?
Hmm...
Are these all the swords in the Noihara's vaults?
Correct.
These are all the ones that Kaya-sama listed.
Is it a replacement for the Yasutsuna you lost? ~Nano.
Yeah. To settle it with Kuesu, I need a new weapon.
But, what's with all these?
Twin Swords.
Reverse Blade.
Stone Crusher.
All of these are like a buncha toys.
Would you like to try them out personally?
You brought them here with you?
You look empty-handed.
I am a Fukurumayoubi.
TL Note: Fukurumayoubi is a form of demon, and is depicted in Toriyama Seiken's picture book, "Gazu Hyakki Tsurezure Bukuro."
I am not just a simple messenger.
All the inventory is already inside my stomach.
She's a disgusting one. ~Nano.
I understand. Thank you very much.
Coming!
You came at last, Amakawa Yuto.
I was getting so impatient that I thought I might go crazy.
H-Hello.
Oh my. Why are you being so nervous?
Now come in already.
I got contacted by the front desk, so I hurriedly prepared some tea.
This is my first time in a penthouse of a luxury hotel,
but it's a bit different from what I imagined.
Is that so?
Most of the furnishings are ones that I brought.
Eh?
Because I'll be staying here for a while, I remodeled the place to my tastes.
Is it really okay to remodel it however you want?
Before we start talking, give me your cellphone.
W-Why?
Just hurry up and give it to me.
I won't look at your call history or something like that.
What are you trying to do?
What?
A tapping device.
I guess they bugged you before you came up here.
That shrew.
My number is listed under "Love-Love, Kuesu-sama."
Well then... So,
did you make up your mind about becoming a Demon Slayer and coming with me?
Before that, I have to thank you for what you did to Himari.
In this world, there isn't a cat owner that would stay quiet after his cat got bullied.
Did you think that I wouldn't be angry?
That was just a little skirmish.
Also, she's the one who started it.
It doesn't matter who started it.
Then, what's the problem?
Himari said that there's no helping it if I went with the Jinguuji family.
She said wouldn't stop me.
But, what about you?
You completely reject the idea of co-existing with Himari and Shizuku.
You try to kill them as soon as you realize that they're Ayakashi.
I don't want to destroy the lifestyle I have now, and Ayakashi don't deny that idea as well.
I'm different from you.
I can't walk the same path as you.
You are not a comrade.
Why do you involve yourself with me?
What're you saying?
This man...
Showing up after all these years saying you're my fiancée.
What thoughts have I to had to get all the way here?
I heard about it from Shizuku.
The Amakawa family and Jinguuji family are both wanted dead out of the 12 families.
You want it, right?
The Amakawa power, the Light Ferry.
Light Ferry is an ability to boost the abilities of the target.
The Jinguuji family needs that power to revive themselves.
Am I wrong?
Everything is for the sake of the Jinguuji family.
That's not it!
If it's the power that makes someone unhappy, then I have no intention of using it.
I can't agree to a calculated wedding like this either.
Both of us would just be unhappy like that.
That's why...
What?
Why does my voice not reach you?
You have changed...
I already might be too late.
Then, at least I'll liberate you with my own two hands.
"I'm different from you?"
Then, I don't need you.
I don't need you at all.
Kuesu...
It's okay. I'll do it just right now!
Is this the result?
Kuesu...
Is Kuesu-chan a Demon Slayer too?
Then let's work hard together.
I can do it by myself.
I'm different from you.
How boring.
Working together is better for sure.
Do you really think so?
It takes a few seconds to cast a spell.
And more powerful offensive spells can only travel forward.
Is that how it is?
If we work together as one...
Will you protect my back for me?
Okay! That's fine!
I'll protect you!
Really?
Will you really protect me?
I promise you.
We're gonna fight together.
That's obvious!
So let's get rid of a bunch of them.
What's with me?
What the hell is wrong with me?
The one who was most excited about becoming a Demon Slayer was me.
Because I lost my memories...
Because I forgot everything...
But...
Kuesu has always...
The promise from back then...
She has always remembered it.
Even during the bloody battles...
Even when I told myself it was for my family...
I always...
Like a little hope, even when I'm about to lose,
that is what supported me from the deepest parts of my heart.
Before Yu-chan can protect my back,
I never showed my back to anyone.
But Yu-chan is always protecting the cat and the snake now.
I was really disillusioned.
I'm the worst, aren't I?
Yeah, you're the worst.
Do you remember this?
If you broke your promise, all of your snacks and desserts are mine.
You'll have to do what I say once a day,
and give me a present and a luxurious dinner for my birthday every year.
T-That was a pretty heavy promise...
That's a lie.
We didn't make a promise like that.
If I kill the cat or snake for the sake of Jinguuji family,
I would definitely become your enemy...
So that's why you tried to...
You know... kill me earlier?
Of course not.
There's no way I'd try to kill you.
I was seriously trying to stab you though.
If I didn't do that much, the Amakawa's power wouldn't have come out, right?
You couldn't even remember your promise with me.
All just for that purpose?
You know, I was really scared.
This is just right for a spongehead like you who forgets important stuff.
But, I'm willing to forgive you.
Huh?
When I fell out of the window just now,
you were seriously worried about me, right?
If you can still show me that expression of yours...
Then I'll have to answer to your expectations a little.
I'll abate my plans.
It's fine as long as I don't attack the cat and her friends, right?
Kuesu...
T-Thank you.
Don't misunderstand!
If they get in my way, I won't hold back.
And if you stick with me longer, it's obvious you'll notice that I'm better than them.
Huh?
You're always full of openings, you're a man of that age.
So I bet you've looked at the cat in a perverted way before.
If I'm around, those will disappear. I'm sure of it!
No, well, what're you trying to say?
Like I said, I can take care of those sexual urges you have from now on instead of relying on those Ayakashi.
What are you trying to make a powerful witch like me say?!
You're the one who said it by yourself!
Anyways, all Yu-chan has to do is shut up and protect my back.
With just that, I will...
I will...
Yu-chan?
What's with you? Pulling a tsundere out of the bag this late?
H-Himari?!
When and how did you even get in here?
What kind of bodyguard would I be if I didn't know where my own master is?
It seems like the barrier you put broke when the window shattered.
I heard your embarrassing little speech that you made after that.
"Embarrassing, little speech"?
But, come to think of it, you still haven't given up...
Young Master won't be deceived by the likes of you.
There's no way that you can beat me, who sleeps in the same house and bedroom as him.
I'll take back my previous words.
Execution delay is retracted.
It seems this cat doesn't understand her position and wants to die right here, right now!
Bring it on!
I'll let you choose which sword you want to be defeated with.
Which one do you want?
W-W-What's with her?!
Put it away! Put it away!
Oh, this sword looks good.
Are you an idiot?!
Yu-chan and my sweet room is...
Saying such nonsense like that again.
Stop it guys...
Wait, what's going on?
Why is Himari and Kuesu giving fan service too?
We can't help it. ~Nano.
What?
Isn't the puny-breast sisters enough for them?
Don't decide on a lame group name like that, ~Nano.
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