Demon Slayer: The Journey That Began When I Became Yoriichi's Sister

Chapter 239 I Won't Leave Yuko Alone Anymore

As Yuko was slightly lost in thought because of Shinobu's words, Shinobu pursed her lips, smiled slightly, and gently hugged her.

Her petite figure nestled softly into her arms, and a fragrance mixed with the scent of herbs wafted into Yuko's nostrils. Yuko could clearly feel Shinobu's body temperature and her increasingly rapid heartbeat.

Shinobu's breath gently brushed against Yuuko's neck, sending a tingling sensation through her back.

Shinobu's cheek gently rubbed against my neck, making me feel ticklish and my heart race.

Yuko swallowed hard, about to speak, when she heard Shinobu Kocho say softly:

"I won't let Yuko bear this burden alone anymore."

Yuko's crimson eyes unnaturally glazed over, and her heart seemed to stop for a moment.

Shinobu's voice wasn't loud, nor did it sound heavy, but it brought a bit of peace to Ikuko's restless heart, calming her anxiety.

Yuko stared blankly at the corridor behind Shinobu Kocho. Her dense nervous system seemed to become clear at this moment, and an indescribable tingling sensation shot from her spinal cord to the top of her head.

I see……

She didn't feel the need to develop stronger sword techniques or breathing methods; it was simply because she lacked the courage to face Muzan and Kokushibo...

It's not quite right to call it courage, but she really couldn't find a way to win.

Kokushibo's power was already giving her a huge headache, and there was an even more powerful Muzan above him.

That's why she pinned her hopes on the so-called development of a more powerful new sword, hoping it would bring her even greater power.

She was constantly anxious about the upcoming decisive battle.

……

A tear involuntarily spilled from Yuko's eye, dripping down her cheek and onto Shinobu's back.

She seemed about to cry...

do not know why.

Were they crying tears of joy? She didn't think so.

But when it comes to feeling wronged, she doesn't think she has anything to be wronged about, but her eyes inexplicably sting and tears keep welling up.

The faint footsteps around the corner suddenly stopped, and Kanae Butterfly peeked out from behind the wall with a surprised look on her face. Looking at the two people embracing each other, her eyes gleamed with an inscrutable light.

Normally, Yuko could sense her presence, but right now, she was in a state of utter confusion.

Yuko tried her best to control her overwhelming emotions, but these things are not something that can be stopped at will. The stinging in her eyes did not fade at all, but instead became more intense, and even the bridge of her nose began to sting. When she tried to hide her tears, she couldn't help but let out a few sobs.

Hearing Ikuko's soft sobs, Shinobu called out softly, "Ikuko?"

Yu Zi, somewhat flustered, pushed her away, turned her head and wiped her face haphazardly with her sleeve, trying to appear calm as she replied, "It's nothing."

She paused for a moment, then added seemingly casually, "Maybe it's because I'm a little touched."

Butterfly pursed her eyes slightly and remained silent.

Yuko probably didn't realize how aggrieved she sounded, and it made her heart tremble slightly.

She had actually asked Ms. Tamayo about Ikuko's situation. Although Ikuko herself had told her about her experience, the same thing can often be interpreted differently by different people.

Yuko didn't want to bring up her painful memories, so she would often just laugh it off during their conversations.

But it was through Ms. Tamayo that she learned about the real Ikuko.

She felt guilty for not being able to stop her brother from becoming a ghost, guilty for not being able to save her brother, and guilty for not being able to bear hurting her brother...

Everything, all those things that Yuko once deeply regretted.

She can still remember Ms. Tamayo's exact words.

'Yuko is different from me; I still have Yushiro to keep me company.'

At that time, when Ms. Tamayo looked at me, was she hoping that I could stay with Ikuko?

Therefore, after realizing her feelings for Ikuko, Ms. Tamayo chose to help her.

Shinobu Kocho didn't want to disappoint this expectation, and she didn't want Ikuko to go back to being alone.

No one can live alone.

She didn't want Yuko to be alone anymore.

Shinobu Kocho stood up slightly, moved closer to Ikuko, grabbed Ikuko's hands, and pressed her head against Ikuko's forehead.

Their foreheads touched, their fair and smooth foreheads radiating a faint, cool temperature.

Yuko was instinctively flustered, but when she saw Shinobu's slightly closed eyes, her panic subsided. Her fingers, which were being held by Shinobu, curled slightly. After hesitating for a moment, she slowly closed her eyes.

Their noses touched lightly, and a soft breath filled Yuko's mind.

What does this feel like?

I could feel the temperature of Shinobu's breath and hear her heartbeat.

It gives people a sense of... inexplicable peace of mind.

Yuko's tense muscles seemed to gradually relax, and her soul felt as if it were floating in a clear blue sky.

……

You can sense Yuko's presence and her gradually calming inner world.

Shinobu's eyelashes trembled slightly as she slowly opened her eyes.

Looking closely at Yuko's face, her fair skin was as delicate as a doll's.

She pursed her lips, closed her eyes again, and tilted her head slightly.

Noticing that Shinobu's forehead had moved away, Ikuko subconsciously opened her eyes.

……

A soft sensation suddenly assaulted her lips, and feeling the warm, soft touch inside, Yuko's mind went blank for a moment.

Their breathing gradually became rapid, and they slapped each other's faces heavily.

Yuko's crimson eyes trembled slightly, clearly not expecting this turn of events.

She suppressed the urge to run away, her ears turning bright red, and tightly closed her eyes, as if that could erase some of the shame in her heart.

The silvery moonlight shone on the two of them, as if draping them in a thin silver veil, adding a touch of divine beauty.

Shinobu...

Kanae Butterfly, standing at the corner of the corridor, instinctively covered her mouth, watching this scene in shock.

She had previously felt that Shinobu's attitude towards Ms. Yuko was a bit strange, but she assumed it was because the two had a deep relationship and never thought about it in that way.

So this is how Shinobu chose to be with Yuuko-san...

Kanae's eyes flickered, and she left quietly, barely daring to breathe.

……

The moonlight was intense, the cool silver moon hung in the sky, and the chirping of insects could be heard in the distance.

After a long while, their soft lips parted gently.

Yuko opened her eyes with trembling eyelashes, and what she saw was Shinobu Kocho sticking out her pink little tongue to lick her lips, which made her blush slightly.

Shinobu's face was burning hot, but she didn't want to back down at this moment.

Shinobu's face was flushed, and her lips, which had just been intimate, were pink and seemed to be glowing.

A gentle smile touched her lips as she looked at Yuko.

"Yuko, I will always be with you."

Faced with such a situation, how could Yuko back down?

Her voice trembled slightly as she replied:

"……Um."