My writing is bad today, but enjoy this anyways :)

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{third POV}

"GWAHHH TANJIRO-KUN IS ADORABLE!"

Tanjiro sweat dropped and tried to pull the small shorts down a little, the floral top being a little big for him still. "M-mama stop its embarrassing" he hushed, face red from embarrassment.

Gyutaro looked at Tanjiro while rubbing his eyes to get rid of the sleep and groaned again "you look hot"

"Brother! Take that back! Don't ruin Tanjiro-kun's innocence!" She scolded, whacking him on the back of the head. Gyutaro rolled his eyes "what, it's a compliment" he smirked while pushing his blankets to the side.

"Anyways where are you going?" He asked, now a little curious. Tanjiro who was bright red tried to form his sentence "k-Kokushibo-san offered to take me out today!" He beamed, little fists scrunched.

Daki brightened "can I come with you?! Oh please please please!"

Tanjiro giggled at her antics "I think Kokushibo-san wanted me to go with him alone! Maybe I can play with you tomorrow though?" He debated, placing a finger on his chin.

Daki sighed "Kokushibo-sama always gets what he wants" she huffed, pouting a little "... anyways, are you wearing that?" Gyutaro spoke up, raising his eyebrow.

Tanjiro rubbed the back of his head nervously "t-the shorts are a little tight..."

Gyutaro let his tired eyes scan Tanjiro's smooth shiny thighs, flopping his head back in the pillow afterwards "don't wear those shorts... creeps will look at you and I'd have to kill them"

"You're the one whose being a creep right now brother! Stop staring at him like that!" She yelled again, throwing a pillow on his face.

"Whattt I wasn't staring..." he mumbled from underneath the pillow, his words muffled.

Daki sighed and rested her face on her hand "you're probably right... but Kokushibo-sama will be there and Tanjiro-kun is very strong anyways" she hummed, getting a hesitant nod from Gyutaro still underneath the pillow.

Tanjiro brightened and grabbed fluffy again "ok! I'll be off thank you!" He yelled before swiftly exiting the room with a little giggle and wave.

"Ahhh he's sooo cute!"

"Tsk... don't think I know already?"

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"Koku-san! I'm ready! Sorry it look so long mama was picking my outfit" Tanjiro giggled once he saw the male standing underneath the dull glow of the moon, twirling around in a circle to show off the outfit.

Poor Kokushibo almost assessed to a different dimension upon seeing the shorts and whipped off his haori and slung it around Tanjiro's body.

"Eh?" Tanjiro tipped his head to the side, Kokushibo's jacket draping massively around his body and dragging along the floor.

"Daki seriously made you wear that?" He sweat dropped, staring down on the boy. Tanjiro nervously blushed "y-yeah..."

"Come here" Kokushibo ushered Tanjiro over to him as he crouched on one knee to the boy's height, grabbing the Haori and folding the ends and sleeves at least ten times till it wasn't dragging on the floor.

"There, now people won't stare. Let's go I've seen some food you might be interested in" The demon grabbed Tanjiro's hand and lead him away from the door which disappeared soon after.

Tanjiro smiled and squeezed Kokushibo's hand in his own, his hands were rough and large from centuries of training. Compared to Tanjiro's they looked giant.

Tanjiro happily skipped along side him while humming "here we are" he announced, walking to a little village lit up with lanterns and little candles with many stalls.

The boy's eyes brightened as he scanned the surroundings, they got many weird looks from the people. Kokushibo did have six eyes after all, it was a little strange but they ignored it.

"Koku-san! Can we go there!" Tanjiro brightened and pulled the hesitant male along with him, stopping at a stall selling Mochi.

The man behind the counter took one look at Kokushibo and trembled "c-can I get you something young one..." he sweat dropped, averting his eyes to the boy.

"Can we get some Strawberry Mochi please!"

The man nodded hurriedly, just wanting to get rid of the two as he chucked as many as he could in a bag and shooed them off.

Tanjiro was surprised at the action but smiled anyways "that's weird! He didn't ask us for money" Tanjiro giggled and pulled Kokushibo behind him again "Hmm... very weird"

Tanjiro had practically dragged Kokushibo around the whole village, most of the people were too scared to go near the two so they hopped a lot of ques and got some stuff for free. Not like either of them were complaining.

Tanjiro got some new clothes and Kokushibo even secretly bought him a new plush.

The two were still browsing happily when Kokushibo's senses perked, the hairs of his neck stood up in anticipation as he felt a familiar presence near them.

The demon quickly wrapped his hand around a Tanjiro's mouth with a muffled Yelp and his behind the corner of a house.

The male kept Tanjiro close to his chest as he carefully peaked his head around the corner, long hair falling around his face as he pressed tightly against the wall as to not be seen.

"I'm telling you I saw him!"

"You're hallucinating."

"No! I only saw the back of his head but I can recognise that hair anywhere, I swear come on you've gotta believe me"

The voices slowly got louder as Kokushibo kept his hand firmly on Tanjiro's face, his arm around the boy's upper body so he couldn't move.

"He's not here Mitsuri, keep on looking"

"Awww come on Tomioka-san! I'm not seeing things! He was with this really tall guy with the exact same hair but longer!"

"Then it was probably a father and son"

As the voices slowly faded away, Kokushibo finally let go of Tanjiro's mouth, waiting till they were far away till they came out of the hiding spot.

"Their gon-"

"Koku-san! Why'd you do that!" Tanjiro sent the male a pouty frown.

Kokushibo sighed and was about to apologise when a smirk crossed Tanjiro's lips "your hands were sweaty..." he teased, gently punching his side. Of corse it didn't hurt, but Kokushibo knew that if Tanjiro wanted to hurt him it would've been painful as fuck.

The demon rolled his eyes at his playful demeanour "good, let's go back I've got something to give you" Kokushibo swept Tanjiro up in his arms and placed the boy on his shoulders, holding his ankles so he didn't fall off.

Tanjiro gasped and giggled loudly, holding onto the top of his head "wowww! It's so cool up here! I feel like a giant!" Tanjiro enthusiastically laughed, his cheeks going red from excitement as they walked out of the village.

Kokushibo let a small smile slip across his thin lips, his mind put at ease by the adorable boy's genuine laughter.

As they walked back in a peaceful silence, small stars shining down on them; Tanjiro decided to ask the male a question.

"What would happen if I became a demon Kokushibo-san...?"

"You'd be like us of corse" he answered back after a moment of thinking, definitely caught a little off guard by the question.

Tanjiro released a sigh into the air, resting his head on the demon's hair with his arms handing limply to his sides "everything's so complicated. I don't want to hurt anyone, but if I don't turn my friends into demons then they'll all die"

'You're too kind for this world Tanjiro' he thought sadly, listening to the boy's gentle breathing.

"I just... want everyone to be happy" he breathed out, closing his heavy eye lids and letting sleep take a hold of his body.

Kokushibo gently slipped Tanjiro off his shoulders and held him bridal style, placing the teddy he bought him in the sleeping boy's arms while walking through the door made by Nakime.

As he walked down the halls, someone caught his attention "eh? So that's where Tanjiro went." Akaza voiced, standing outside of the Tanjiro's door.

"He agreed to spending the day with me"

Akaza glared at the man before eyeing Tanjiro in his arms and walking off. He couldn't really go against Kokushibo since he was his superior after all.

The upper moon watched Akaza leave before entering the room and placing Tanjiro gently on the bed, tucking him under the covers with a small kiss on the forehead.

He left without another word.

That's when he thought, some people were simply too good for this world. But the harsh truth always pushes away the pitiful sunny days, at some point in time...

Tanjiro would have to wake up to reality.

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I'm so tired bro, I wanna go home