She Wakes up to absolute silence and feels lonely to be in this big mansion with absolutely no one. After waking up fully, she just goes to her morning routine. Takes a long relaxing shower.
After that, she heads to kitchen makes some nice breakfast. After eating breakfast, she heads to grab her practice katana and trained for next four hours. Like that her whole day goes in training, some chores, foods, some dancing and relaxing in one inbuild spa in mansion.
Soon evening comes. After finishing her magazine, she headed to her room and wore a nice yellow kimono she had. She started fixing her hair in her favourite hairstyle while sitting in front of giant beautifully decorated mirror. It's rare for to get ready as she don't get chance in her hashira life.
Suddenly, a cold wind blow sent her shiver. She as an ice hashira felt chill because of cold. She looked backed and saw douma there smiling holding a beautiful pink lotus. ''You came this early, i swear sun was just in sky." She said in sarcastic manner.
"Ohh my!! my!! I never knew you could look more pretty than what i saw yesterday." He said while his hand on his chest. Honestly, his heart was beating like crazy. It's a pleasant feeling. She rolled her eyes. "I didn't even finished my makeup yet. Stop flirting, it has no effect on me." She started doing her makeup again. He didn't mind her. He just reached upto her hair and started fixing lotus in her hair.
She was startled at first but, didn't stopped him. After he was done, he looked very proud. "Wahhh...Reader chan looks so pretty. I can't believe you will be my wife one day." She looked back at him with 'WTH' expression. He just chuckled.
"I like white lotus more." She teased him while doing her makeup. He just thought for a moment before creating a frozen lotus with his blood demon art in form of a necklace. "I promise, this is most unique lotus you will ever see." He beamed at her.
She was just shocked at literal masterpiece. She slowly reached her hand upto it and started touching it. It felt like ice, cold but not too cold. "It will melt off after few minute, right?" He just shooked his head while smile plastered all over his features. He started to help her wear it. His hand touching gently her neck while trying hard to not ruin her hair.
She just stared at him through mirror struggling with thought that 'should she accept it?' "Douma, i don't think so i can accept it. I know you can create this as many as you want. But, it seems precious. You should give it to your special one. Maybe just maybe, i am not the one for you."
He seemed confused. He didn't like the idea of even thinking about her leaving his side. He fell in love for the first time. Isn't he so lucky that love is the first ever emotion he felt? Finally, he feels alive. He found his purpose and here she is in doubt that 'she is not the one.'
He just chuckled. Even though with love toward Reader chan he was feeling a lot other unpleasant things, but they were bittersweet. Like, they are equally important. However, this feeling is not good. Fear of separation.
"Please, don't ever say that Reader chan. I don't know why but i am finding it unpleasing that you are questioning and doubting me like that. I will definitely show you that i am best for you." For the first time ever, his voice didn't try to sound cheerful. It felt different. It sent chill to her spine. She didn't wanted to argue further so she just nodded.
"Are we not going to train first? Your kimono, makeup and hair will get ruined." He asked while she was doing her makeup. "No, we will be going on night out first." He seemed fine either way.
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She started walking besides him in market full of people. She have to be sharp. She can't just trust him around humans like that. But he has his own cult. Maybe, he have some control over his demonic hunger infront of people. Still, it's better to be aware of her surroundings than to be sorry.
"Where are we heading ?" She asked. He just open his fan and place it over his face. "To watch some play and dance." Then, they headed to a place where a lot people gathered but they seemed rich. They both walked upto one table and sat there while play began.
Actors performing the play were really talented and story was getting interesting. "Woah, look at that women!!! She is so pretty." She said in amusement while shaking Douma's hand for grabbing his attention. Reader was in awe with her beauty.
He was surprised that, why is she eyeing a women while he is here? She didn't acted this way for him. Still, he just nodded while smiling. He ordered some food for Reader chan as he can't eat anything. 'Reader chan said no harming human while i am with her.' He started scolding himself in his mind when he eyed other human.
After few moment in play, Reader scoffed. "Oh my god, what's wrong with both of them? What is use of this beauty when you don't know your worth?" He seemed surprised. "Why? What's wrong?" He asked confused. She looked at him like he is alien. "Even though that man said that 'i will forever love you' he still go for other womens. Then, this women is taking him back?" She said while imitating the man's voice.
He began thinking. 'If reader chan is acting like this, it means she don't like the idea of her lover/ fiancé go for another women.' He still asked. "Is anything wrong with that?"
She looked at him like he is crazy to even ask this.
"Obviously, it's wrong. If you can't keep your promises then don't ever make it. If you want to meet other womens then don't make a lover or don't have a wife." She blurted out.
"What would you do in this situation?" He asked genuinely wanting to know.
"I would have leave him right away. If you are not loyal for me after making such promises, it's better to leave you. This is not love. Love is sacred and you can only love one peson romantically." She said in angry tone, mad at the play writer. He just nodded taking every information she is saying. "What would you do?" She asked him.
He honestly don't know, never thought about it. He was never interested in relationships. Because,he couldn't understand it. Why people do so much for their loved one ? How you fall in love ? He never knew. But now, he does know a little. He loves Reader chan. He won't tolerate if anyone take Reader chan away.
She saw him wondering and thinking. "It's ok. Don't answer right now, if you can't. You should take things slow and understand your emotion slowly." She assured him. He just nodded with smile. They finished watching play. It took them 2 hour there. Then, they stepped out and started walking again.
"Now, where are we going? By the way, play was nice. It was entertaining. Thank you." She stated after questioning him. "I am glad Reader chan found it entertaining.... Hmmm, we are going to watch fire works. Before that i should take you to flower feild." He said gigling and taking a long pause before answering. She just nodded.
Before they could go further, Reader heard a silent cry. She stopped and started looking around. She grabbed her katana which was hidden well in her kimono. She couldn't roam around with a katana in city.
It was very faint. She pin pointed the location. It was not human but a small kitty. "Ohh my god!!!" She whispered shouted before she scooped it in her arm.
"You shouldn't pick it up, it's dirty. Your kimono will be ruined." He said. She glared at him. She know he don't feel anything for humans, so expecting him to feel something for animal is big expectation. "Douma, can we go to a vet nearby?" She asked him with strictness in her voice.
He just pouted at the thought that this kitten is spoiling his date. Then, he started moving towards her and kitten. He placed his hand over kitten and kitten now seems to be more relaxed but still hungry. "What??" She was shocked.
He just smiled. "It's part of my power, i can heal creatures to some point." Soon, smile take over her expression. She hugged douma while kitten carefully still in her hand. He seemed to be shocked. She ruffeled his hair with other hand. "Wow....you are so cool." She squealed on his side.
Soon, his heart started beating fast with sensation of her hand in his hair. Now, he loved this kitten too. Kitten is lucky for him. Then, she pulled away. She looked at douma still smiling. "Let's go to fetch some milk for lil guy. We can go to flower field other days."
Then, they started walking towards the market again. Kitten looks not more than 5 month old. She requested owner of a restaurant to give her bowl of cow milk in exchange of money. Owner was confused with strange request but agreed for money.
She started to feed the little kitten slowly as she could while sitting on a exclusive room of restaurant. Douma sitting in front of her. Not sure what to feel. If he will be good to kitten then maybe he could win over reader chan too. She looks to care for kitten a lot.
After some time, kitten fell asleep in her lap drinking enough milk. Reader smiled at him while patting him. "Do Reader chan like cats?" Douma asked her while never wavering smile in his lips. "Yes, i love cats and dogs both. I always wanted to adopt one. But, couldn't. Because of my hashira life. I feared, i couldn't take care of them." She answered with smile on her lips.
He nodded with same smile. "It's already time. I should order something." She whispered to herself. Then, she ordered some new dishes. She paid in advance for food and room. She looked at him. "Do you guys really can't eat human food?" She asked wondering if that's true even for stronger demon. He nodded. "Human food taste naturally disgusting to our tongue." He answered truthfully.
Like that they started chatting and get to know a little more about each other. Even though, she thought she will not talk with him. But, she couldn't help if person in front of her keep on listening and answer her like that. After all, they both are very talkative.
"Ohh, i wanted to ask you. Last time we had fight. You said that 'you are just like akaza dono.' Who is he?" She asked while eating her food. "He is my friend and fellow upper moon." He answered smiling which is empty by the way. She stared at him. "Your friend?" He nodded.
She raised an eyebrow with same expression. "Ok. He doesn't like me that much. Even though i like talking to him a lot, he always avoid me." He said pouting. She relaxed her expression feeling proud that she can understand him well.
"So, when i was mocking you while fighting, i was acting like akaza? That means that guy hates you, not just little 'not liking' like you said." He stared at her shocked. "Reader chan hate me?" He never felt hurt by someone hating him.
Even though, he says akaza dono is his friend. Akaza dono called him crazy, sick and muchh more. Douma never ever felt hurt. Infact, he didn't even feel anything. He just try to act sad and mimmic everyone's emotions.
But, this. It feels weird. He doesn't like that Reader chan hates him. Why? Why it's unpleasing? Why she hates him? Is there anything he did wrong? But, why is he affected by this confession?
Maybe, he can feel more than love for reader chan. He feels disappointment. He is hurt. But, this never happened with others. Is it because of Reader chan ? "I don't. Now atleast." She stated. His thought of chain broken now. Relief wash over him.
Was he tense? Her words felt like water in drought. "I don't know, if i can trust you yet. But it will safe to say, i kind of admire you now. I never ever thought in my entire life that i would be friends with a demon. I can consider you my friend." She continued.
What is this? Is this happiness? Did he found his first ever genuine friend? A friend who wants to be friends with him and not him forcing him/her. This is Pleasing. He likes it.
He gave a genuine smile to her and gave her a hug.
She was startled as his arm wrapped around her. How is he so fast? Faster than she can detect. She tried hard to not wake up kitten sleeping in her lap. She couldn't even yell at him. Kitten would wake up.
Even after some time, he didn't move. "Douma, i know maybe you are happy. But, this kitten might wake up." She gently pushed him away.
Soon, she was done with her dinner. They both walked upto location where fireworks take place. They enjoyed fireworks together with kitten in her arm hugging him (kitten). "What should i name him?" She asked douma for suggestions.
Kitten was now interested in douma trying to touch him with his paws. Douma grabbed kitten in his hand like Reader. "What about lotus? You said you like white lotus and he is also white in colour. We both love lotus too." He suggested.
Reader was loving the name. She nodded with smile and started petting lotus who was in douma's arm. "Ohh...look at my lotus. Looking so cute. So hansome." She squealed at lotus. Douma was shocked to see Reader using baby voice at lotus. She don't use this tone for others. He was finally feeling content. This is the life he waited for over a century without him even knowing.
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She showed him training room. The training room was very big and full of training equipments and medical aid. It was designed to handle her ice breathing techniques. This was specifically designed for her training by her dad.
"Let's start." She invited him for a trial round. Soon, she faced douma coming for her. She started nullify as much attack as she could with her katana. Temperature dropped as ice hashira and upper moon with ice blood demon art started clashing with each other.
After 20 min, Reader had to surrender. Obviously, he wasn't using his 100% when she fought him for the first time. This time he is using his more of energy and capability. But still, not going his full potential.
"It's great. Reader chan is able to stand me this long. It's really impressive. But, you have to push your limits more. Your indurance with ice is good. But still, you can do more." He said with a genuine smile. She nodded.
In middle of fighting, douma's golden fan made contact with her fingers and it left a cut. It was not too deep. But, blood was driping a lot. She gasped and winced at contact. She started to head towards medical kit.
A crazy idea crossed douma's mind. He held her hand and licked her finger. She quickly draw back her hand and kick off douma with her leg. Her face in frown and giving him glare as he was in ground. He just gigled at her reaction.
Her blood was indeed very tasty. He wish, he could have more. But, he can't. If he does, Reader chan won't talk to him. She just started using medical kit and treated her finger. Soon they started training again, after Reader warned him about his behaviour.
Like that, they continuously trained for next four hours. Douma really did teach her a lot. They trained so much with dedication that they didn't even had track of time. After training with douma, she realised what potential really a upper moon held.
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