Demon Slayer: Muzan, will you dance too?

Shinobu's words contained a hint of envy.

Because she was constantly angry, and deep down she was furious at the evil spirits.

Perhaps, ever since her sister died, she has no idea what happiness or joy is.

All that remained was hatred for the evil spirit, and resentment towards the evil spirit that killed her sister.

She had spent a considerable amount of time with Kiyokawa Izumi and had sensed his detachment from the world, as if he were a cold, indifferent bystander.

Because they are indifferent to everything that happens, they don't get angry or feel genuine rage.

Even now, I can still feel that subtle sense of distance, not towards her, but towards the world.

Suddenly I became curious: what is the true personality of Kiyokawa Izumi, hidden behind the mask?

"How about we go soak in a hot spring?"

Kiyokawa Izumi's eyes lit up slightly, and he spoke with some anticipation.

This guy is always so impulsive; he suddenly decided to go to a hot spring, which left Shinobu somewhat helpless.

……

The items were ultimately entrusted to Yin, who would then deliver them back to the Butterfly House.

Kiyokawa Izumi practically dragged Kocho Shinobu to a bathhouse—not because he had any bad intentions, nor because he was looking forward to the so-called mixed-gender bathing, but because the reason was actually very simple: if he didn't drag Shinobu along, no one would pay!

"Aren't you going to let go? We're already here, do you think I'll run away?"

"Shinobu Kocho said softly as her sleeve was being tugged."

"What if you use breathing techniques?"

Kiyokawa Izumi said seriously, "It will be very distressing if no one pays."

"..."

So why don't you bring money with you when you go out?

Since there is no mixed-gender bathing, we will naturally have to separate and proceed separately.

Kiyokawa Izumi reluctantly tugged at Kocho Shinobu's sleeve, not too hard, but looking at her very seriously.

The old woman leading the way had a kind smile on her wrinkled face as she looked at them happily, without any intention of urging them on.

Feeling uncomfortable being stared at like that, Shinobu Kocho subconsciously withdrew her hand.

But someone just wouldn't let go.

"Mr. Izumi Kiyokawa?"

"You didn't run away by yourself, did you?"

Kiyokawa Izumi isn't a little kid who feels insecure without clinging to an adult. He's just worried that this cunning woman might abandon him and run away.

If she secretly escapes, wouldn't Kiyokawa Izumi, who is penniless, be doomed here?

"No! Can you let go?"

Kiyokawa Izumi carefully observed her expression, but after a brief analysis, he couldn't figure it out.

"real?"

"Let go right now!"

Shinobu Kocho smiled at the old lady in front of her while tugging at her sleeve.

Seeing how serious she is, she probably won't sneak off by herself.

Kiyokawa Izumi then loosened her sleeve.

……

The hot spring pool, built of bluestone, is separated by an old bamboo fence. The sound of water pattering on both sides rises and steam rises, and the faint sound of the clear spring water flowing into the water can be heard.

Kiyokawa Izumi leaned against the edge of the pool, completely relaxing as if all the fatigue from the morning had been wiped away.

A heated yukata was placed not far away.

Looking around, there was no one else in the men's bath.

Kiyokawa Izumi was enjoying the peace and relaxation of the moment.

Out of the corner of his eye, he unconsciously glanced at the old bamboo fence.

Don't get me wrong, it's not that I have any indescribable dark thoughts, it's just a subconscious sense of vigilance.

That's right!

Even now, he was still worried that Shinobu Kocho would sneak away and leave him here heartlessly.

You definitely can't see it through the bamboo fence.

Even if you activate your Sharingan, it won't help.

The Sharingan isn't X-ray vision; even if it did, he wouldn't use it at this moment.

He hasn't gone that far.

"Are you still there?"

About three minutes later, Kiyokawa Izumi, whose body was completely relaxed, suddenly sat up and called out to the next room.

After a few breaths, he received no response and froze on the spot.

No way?

That cunning woman can't be that heartless, can she?

I really teased her a lot today... I hope she won't retaliate against me for something like this?

With her eyes slightly closed, Kiyokawa Izumi listened carefully to the sounds coming from next door.

Besides the pattering sound of water, one could also faintly hear the sound of rhythmic breathing.

Having heard that much, Kiyokawa Izumi continued to relax.

……

Butterfly House

As darkness fell, the team members, limp and exhausted, could no longer get up.

The water column was so indifferent, it rarely spoke.

The team members, who were being closely watched, dared not slack off.

But physical strength has its limits, and their physical fitness was also quite average, so they couldn't hold on for long.

Then, they will be mercilessly whipped by Lord Water Column.

The afternoon passed quickly, and it was lunchtime. Kanzaki Aoi looked at the water column and cautiously reminded him.

"They've reached their limit. Let them rest for a while and eat first, shall we?"

Upon hearing this, everyone seemed to see an angel.

Yoshiyuki Tomioka remained silent and did not answer.

Just as everyone was feeling uneasy, Lord Water Pillar slowly nodded.

"That……"

Before Kanzaki Aoi could finish speaking, Tomioka Giyuu said expressionlessly.

"I'm going back now, I'll come back tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Kanzaki Aoi dared not continue to invite him.

"Yes, please take care!"

Little did anyone know, what Yoshiyuu Tomioka was thinking was—why haven't they come back yet?

Has something happened?