Chapter 7: Mitsuri Kanroji
Mitsuri is walking slowly towards her house. Surya's words echoed in her mind. Even if she tried to forget about it, his handsome face kept appearing in her mind.
"Mitsuri, how was your marriage partner?"
"Does he like you?"
"Of course, my daughter is beautiful. How can someone not like her?"
Mitsuri stared at her parents, who were waiting in front of her house. Listening to their words cleared her mind and she spoke.
"Mom, he did not like me..."
".... How...can...it...be..."
"Mom, I need to rest."
"Ok."
The Mitsuri parents' looks were troubled. Mitsuri entered her room and stared at herself in the mirror. A smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. She held her face in her hands, shyly.
So, his name is Surya Dev.
'His name is strange.'
'Did he like me; we only met once.'
"Most importantly, my main trouble is that I eat a lot of food."
"If he knows, would he like me?"
'What do I do if he hates me?'
Mitsuri's mind was racing with several thoughts about Surya. She didn't know how to talk to Surya about her eating habits.
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Surya had reserved a room at the inn for two days while he waited for the Mitsuri. He knew she'd be back eventually. She did show up in the evening.
Surya gazed at Mitsuri outside the inn, who was clutching her garments tightly. She hesitated to speak.
"Surya-san, there is something I'd like to talk about."
"That...is...."
"You eat a lot." Surya talked before she could speak.
"How did you know...? There were tears in her eyes.
"Okay, don't cry, come with me..."
Surya took her hand and led her to a nearby restaurant.
"You are the girl I liked; how could I not ask for information about you?"
"Are you afraid that I would hate you?"
"Don't worry about that; I'm also a foodie."
Mitsuri was astonished to hear that. She did not believe it.
"What? You didn't believe my statements. "How about a bet?"
"What a bet..."
"We compete in eating. Who eats the most..."
"If you win, you can kiss me; if I win, I will kiss you..."
"What? The bet is unfair..."
"Of course, it's fair...if you win, you can kiss my cheek; if I win, I'll kiss your lips," Surya whispered words into her ears. Her face reddened as she heard Surya's words.
"Don't you want to kiss me?"
Mitsuri glanced at his handsome face, which was quite close to her own. Her face heated, and she bowed in shyness. Surya took her hand and headed into the restaurant.
"Boss, two bowls of noodles."
"OK, sir."
The owner also served the food immediately, and Surya, Mitsuri started eating right away. Following that, they ordered another dish. At that moment, the owner got concerned since they had ordered all of the restaurant's cuisine, including Udon noodles, shrimp, onigiri, beef buns, miso soup, and other items.
They started eating like ghosts. At some time, the owner asked whether they would pay the bill. Surya flung the gold brick, and the owner cheerfully served. After three hours of eating, Mitsuri was defeated.
"I've lost..."
Mitsuri was taken aback when she saw the bowls before her. This was the first time she had encountered something like this. She never expected to lose someone to food. Surya looked outside the restaurant, and it was already dark.
"Mitsuri, it was already late." "I'll take you home."
"Hmm..."
She was embarrassed and had no idea if Surya would kiss her or not. There was some hope in her heart. She also wanted to feel the warmth of the man she liked. Surya spoke with her about her family as they traveled. Mitsuri had two brothers and a younger sister.
When she talked about her family, she seemed happy. Mitsuri's family must have liked her. As they approached the Mitsuri residence, Surya detected a problem and stopped Mitsuri.
"What's wrong, Surya-san."
"Come out."
Suddenly, there was a strange silence, and three figures emerged from the ground before him. Surya glanced at the Swap monster that had appeared in front of him. When Surya was at the restaurant, he noticed a demon entering the village. That's why he decided to accompany Mitsuri to her house.
Mitsuri, looking at three figures, realized something was wrong. She was a normal person who could feel the fear.
"You are the one Master Muzan is looking for."
"If we kill you, we will have a reward from Master Muzan."
Surya was also startled when he heard this.
'Did Muzan see me in Rui's memories?'
'He put a head bounty on me.' Surya was thinking about certain details when he killed Rui.
Perhaps he was terrified of my red sword. That may be the most likely explanation.
"Mitsuri, don't move!"
Mitsuri nodded as she observed Surya's stern expression. Surya drew her blade and attacked the demon.
"Infinite breathing: Third Form...Silent Wind."
Surya quickly killed the three demons, who did not react until their heads were separated.
"Had Muzan not warned you about my strength.
This was the last sentence they heard before being reduced to ashes. Their bodies had entirely converted to ashes. These demons were no match for him. With the current situation, only Muzan may provide him with some trouble. Surya is aware that the next time he fights Muzan, he will most likely be stronger than he is today.
"Surya-san, Are you okay...?" Mitsuri asked worriedly.
"I'm okay..."
"What are these?"
"They're demons..."
"Demons... are these demons like those in folk stories?"
"They are the same."
"They are real.... they exist," Mitsuri muttered herself.
There are various folk stories concerning demons. The majority of them are told by those who have been saved from demons by demon slayers.
"Are you always fighting with the demons?"
"Oh...I forgot to tell you I'm a demon slayer."
Following that, he provided some basic information about the demons and the Demon Slayer group.
"May I join the Demon Slayer?"
"Why..."
"When I saw you fighting with them, I realized why I was born with such strength."
"Most importantly, I want to fight beside you."
"Ahh...what am I talking about...?" Surya did not respond, and Mitsuri stared over his face, which was already in front of him.
"So, do you like me...?"
"Like...." Surya smiled as he heard her subconscious response. Mitsuri gathered her courage and asked.
"Then, Surya-san, do you like me?"
"Of course, I like you very much."
Surya simply hugged her and kissed her lips.
"Hmmm...."