As I promised... here is another chapter T__T.

Man I was playing genshin impact trying to get that b_tch Yoimiya- my pity is 82 oh my god- At least I know I'll get Yoimiya for sure because I lost my 50/50 on Kazuha.... because of Qiqi :D

Muichiro's pov

Tanjiro : Do you want to visit the cafe first?

Muichiro : s-sure

I said and looked at Tanjiro with a smile. We walked through the town in silence. I couldn't stop thinking things like "He must be bored" or "I bet he doesn't really want to hangout with me". That wasn't the only problem. There were so many people, more than in school I dare to say. People were talking, yelling around, sounds of cars and others were even louder than that. I looked at the ground and pulled my hands closer to each other. "How long is it since I've been outside like this?" I thought and tried to ignore the noises around me but I couldn't. More I tried, the more they were getting louder and louder.

Tanjiro : Are you okay?

Muichiro : oh y-yes I am fine.

I said as some guy bumbed into me. I almost fell but Tanjiro managed to catch me. "Watch out, idiot." The guy said looking back at me before turning at his friends while laughing. "Are you okay?" Tanjiro asked me once more but I couldn't asnwer. I kept looking at those guys as they got farther and farther from us. "Muichiro? Mui//// //iro ///" The words were blending together. I couldn't understand him. My breath was getting out of control and I could feel my legs getting weaker as time passed. Tanjiro grabbed me by my hand and led me somewhere. He led me to an alley where he sat me down on a bench and tried to calm me down.

Couple minutes passed and I managed to calm down. Tanjiro took out a bottle of water from his bag and handed it to me.

Tanjiro : Are you feeling better?

I nodded slightly.

Muichiro : I-I am sorry...

Tanjiro : Why are you apologizing?

Muichiro : I-It has been a l-long time since I've been o-outside like this.... I-I should have k-know something l-like this would happen....

Tanjiro : Don't apologize, it's okay. I know very well what problems you have and I decide to take you to the busiest place in this town. It's my fault.

We then stayed silent. I stared at the bottle and tried to hold the tears back. "I messed up, I should have never agreed on this. He now must think that I am weird or something. Maybe I should just walk away... what am I thinking I can't leave him here..."

Tanjiro : Do you still want to hangout?

Muichiro :.... Do YOU... s-still want to hangout?

Tanjiro : Of course I do...

............

Tanjiro : I talked with your brother about your problems with talking... he said something with family problems. Is it really because of that?

I hesitated if I should talk about something like that. It was really sensitive topic to me and whenever someone brings up my parents it almost every time makes me cry...but I answered anyways

Muichiro : It is... or at least it would make the most sense because I wasn't this afraid of people before..

Tanjiro : I see... what... family problems? If you don't mind me asking.

Muichiro :... W-When my parents died... I-I stopped talking to everyone... When I-I again tried to s-speak with someone... it was r-really hard.. a-and still is...

I said and took a deep breath to keep myself calm.

Tanjiro : O-Oh... I am sorry..

Muichiro : I-It's.. It's fine...

Tanjiro : But let's not let this ruin our day am I right? Let's go have some fun, shall we?

Tanjiro said, woke up and grabbed me by my hands while smiling. I smiled too and nodded.

As we walked Tanjiro kept holding my hand. I kept looking at our hands holding each other while thinking "Why does it feel so nice holding his hand? Normally even if someone taps on my shoulder I immediately run away.... but with Tanjiro it's different.. in such a short time I managed to speak with him... not like with other people..." Tanjiro noticed he was still holding my hand. He let go and apologized before laughing awkwardly. "It's fine" That's the only thing I said before looking at the ground. For some reason I.... wanted... to hold Tanjiro's hand... but I couldn't let myself ask him. What if he asks why I wanted to hold his hand? Well I don't know, I just want to....

Tanjiro : We are here.

Tanjiro said as I bumped into him because I was still looking at the ground. I apologized as Tanjiro laughed a bit. We walked inside and sat down at one of the tables. Tanjiro grabbed the menu and laid it on the table in front of us.

Tanjiro : So? What do you want?

I looked at the menu and then pointed at one of the drinks.

Tanjiro : Anything else? I am paying.

Muichiro : w-what?! No no it's fine

Tanjiro : I didn't ask

He said and smiled. I smiled too but couldn't help but feel bad.

When we ordered, there was a minute of silence that just made me more nervous then I already was. "should I say something? I don't want him to be bored" I thought and tried to think about something so I could start a conversation. It was harder than it seemed, because I am not used to starting a conversation myself.... not even used to talking to people. I gave up and looked at the table in front of me with a disappointed look. Soon Tanjiro noticed.

Tanjiro : Are you okay?

I looked up and nodded slightly.

Muichiro : you're not.... bored?

Tanjiro : I wouldn't say that I am bored... It's just hard to think of something to talk about when I know you for such a short period of time.

He said laughing

Muichiro : s-sorry...

Tanjiro : No, it's fine. No need to apologize.

Then there it was again. The awkward silence. Tanjiro placed his head on a palm from his hand and sighed. I couldn't help but feel even worse.

Soon after they brought our drinks. We still sat there in silence until Tanjiro finally spoke up.

Tanjiro : So do you have any hobbies?

Muichiro : I really e-enjoy reading... I think that's it.

Tanjiro : I see, I can't get myself to read anything. It seems boring. Isn't it better if you watch the movie or series for it?

Muichiro : Don't t-think so, I mean in the book you have it m-more described and it tooks longer to f-finnish so you can enjoy it more.

After that the conversation surprisingly went smoothly, we didn't struggle that much to find a topic to talk about.

Tanjiro's pov

It was around 7pm, and Muichiro and I were still outside. We walked through the town while talking constantly. I didn't expect Muichiro to talk this much when we picked a good enough topic to talk about. Like when I bring up something about manga he immediately told me about his favorites. I couldn't help but smile the whole time he was talking.

There was something about his voice. It was so beautiful that I could listen to it constantly. It made me feel better that I made him talk to me this much. We sat down under a tree in the park and looked at the stars that were slowly appearing in the sky.

Muichiro : Thank you for today, I can't even remember the last time I had this much fun

He said smiling.

Muichiro : It's also a relief to finally talk with someone after such a long time.

Tanjiro : No need to thank me. I had a lot of fun too after a while. We can hangout like this more often.

Muichiro : I would love that.

30 minutes later it began to get really dark so I decided it would be a good idea to head home. I was about to tell Muichiro but he was fast asleep. I didn't want to wake him up, he looked so peaceful. "How cute..." I thought and blushed slightly. Just a second later I realized what I thought I looked away and slapped my cheeks a couple times "W-What the heck am I thinking, I am a dude ...HE'S A DUDE" I thought and blushed even harder.

I heard Muichiro groan so I quickly turned back hoping I didn't wake him up. Luckily I didn't. "S-Should I carry him home?" I thought and looked at Muichiro who had his head laid on shoulder. I picked him up and began walking. He clung to my chest and held me by my shirt with his hand. I couldn't help but smile the whole time while I carried him.

I knocked on a door from Muichiro's house and waited for an answer. Soon an older man opened the door.

/// : Oh finally, I was beginning to get worried.

He said, pulling his gaze from Muichiro to me.

/// : and you are?

Tanjiro : Kamado Tanjiro, I am Muichiro's friend

Uncle : I see, I am Muichiro's uncle. So you are the boy he's always talking about.

He cheeks heat up as I asked.

Tanjiro : He talked about me?

Uncle : Yes, he's not a type to talk much but when he talks. It's mostly about you. I am glad he found such a good friend in such a short period of time.

He said, taking Muichiro into his arms.

Uncle : Can you promise me something?

He asked as I looked him straight in the eyes.

Uncle : If he already made such a good connection with you, he must trust you. So please promise me you will try to make him capable of talking to others again.

Tanjiro : Your wish is my command sir.

I said smiling. He smiled back before we said goodbyes to each other. As I walked home, all I could think about was Muichiro. I couldn't get him off my mind... but why? Why is he on my mind constantly?

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