Mizuki's frown was fleeting; it was meaningless to dwell on the white-haired female demon at this moment.
She didn't know much about the subsequent plot development, and if she delved deeper into the direction of the white-haired female demon, she might get stuck.
After all, white hair doesn't necessarily mean anything, and she fully underwent Demonization... Mizuki's expression shifted slightly; indeed, that possibility couldn't be ruled out.
It seems that a thorough investigation is still necessary.
Uzui Tengen instructed the Wisteria House staff to fuss over Tanjirou and The Three Little Ones' faces for a while, then brought them to Mizuki: "Hey, come take a look."
Mizuki snapped back to reality, subconsciously looked up, and then... her crimson eyes trembled violently.
Uzui Tengen proudly raised his chin: "How is it? This perfect posture~"
The makeup was unnaturally white and aesthetically unpleasing, with two blushes on each cheek, eyelashes pulled upwards, and lips like fiery sausages.
This could no longer be described by normal human aesthetics.
Mizuki's pupils dilated in shock: "Did a donkey kick your brain?!"
Uzui Tengen's face darkened: "Huh?!"
Mizuki's face twitched slightly, and she quickly turned her head, covering her mouth: "Sorry, I'm a little nauseous."
"So disgusting..."
Tanjirou, Zenitsu, Inosuke: "..."
How mean.
Uzui Tengen, with a dark expression, waved his hand, and the old Woman from Wisteria House came forward, carrying a gorgeous black kimono.
Mizuki looked at the clothes in front of her: "What for?"
"Your clothes."
Mizuki narrowed her eyes: "I refuse."
A vein popped on Uzui Tengen's forehead: "Then what are you here for?"
Mizuki pointed expressionlessly at Tanjirou and The Three Little Ones: "Aren't three people for three houses enough?"
"...Hiss, that makes some sense." Uzui Tengen paused, then spread his hands, "But you can't wear that outfit, can you?"
"This is the Entertainment District. I'm not saying you have to dress beautifully, but at least don't attract too much attention, right?"
He just thought it was a pity that such a beautiful face was dressed so vulgarly.
"What's wrong with it?" Mizuki looked down at her clothes.
It was a very light and practical combat outfit.
However, there were indeed no people dressed like that on the street. People in the Pleasure Quarter generally wore casual kimonos and such, so her outfit did look a bit strange.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Mizuki rubbed her temples and took the clothes.
"Please follow me." The old Woman from Wisteria House bowed slightly and led Mizuki to another room.
The black kimono was inlaid with some silver patterns, looking very luxurious.
Mizuki hadn't worn such clothes in many years. If it weren't for the old Woman's help, she might have struggled for quite a while herself.
The old Woman smiled and praised: "Miss's skin is truly beautiful, even more beautiful than Kogatsu Oiran..."
Beautiful?
Mizuki couldn't help but look at the mirror in front of her. The Demon Slayer Mark on her face didn't appear on her forehead like Yoriichi's, but extended from the lower left side of her face to her neck, not completely ruining her appearance.
She actually didn't like looking in mirrors.
Because she resembled her two elder brothers greatly, every time she looked in the mirror, she would think of Yoriichi and Michikatsu.
Although she was born later and wasn't their biological sister, she still had an almost identical appearance to them, only her facial features were softer and more delicate, making the difference discernible at a glance.
She was indeed quite beautiful.
Mizuki narcissistically gave her assessment.
Collecting her thoughts, Mizuki slightly raised her eyes, looking at the old Woman behind her through the mirror: "The Kogatsu Oiran you mentioned is...?"
"The Oiran of Tokito House, you know."
"Her parade is tonight. If Miss is interested, you can go see it later."
"Is that so?" Mizuki made a note of it.
An Oiran.
If that white-haired female demon was really here, the Oiran would be the most likely candidate, right?
There was no evidence, but that female demon should be very beautiful, and based on her understanding of the plot, besides the Oiran, there wouldn't be any other well-known characters in the Entertainment District, would there?
She had originally planned to prioritize investigating the Oiran of the three houses.
The old Woman inserted a hairpin for her, styling her crimson long hair into an elegant updo, then moved to the front, preparing to work on her face.
Mizuki politely declined: "That's enough, there's no need for anything on my face."
The old Woman smiled: "Miss is naturally beautiful, so indeed, there's no need."
"..." Not necessarily, she just didn't like it.
Mizuki stood up, only to feel her head a little heavy, as her hair was pinned up.
It felt strange.
Mizuki looked down left and right, hmm, no wardrobe malfunction.
It was just a bit inconvenient to move around.
Returning to the next room, she immediately heard exclamations of
Tanjirou's cheeks were flushed: "You're so beautiful, Miss Mizuki~"
"Pfft~" Zenitsu's nose bled profusely.
Inosuke picked his pig nose.
Mizuki's eye twitched; she was speechless.
"Hey, hey, why isn't there any makeup on your face?!" Uzui Tengen grabbed his hair, "It's not flamboyant at all!"
He had already changed into a luxurious kimono, his hair was down, and the patterns around his eyes had been wiped clean.
He was actually quite handsome.
No wonder he could marry three wives.
But he was still an idiot when he spoke.
Mizuki said faintly: "Are you an idiot?"
She was already uncomfortable to death like this.
Uzui Tengen gritted his teeth, deciding not to argue with her: "Alright, let's go!"
"Oh~" ×3
Mizuki couldn't help but take another look; this aesthetic was terrifying.
Mizuki suppressed her discomfort and turned her head away from them.
Leaving their Nichirin Blades temporarily at the Wisteria House, they were only going out today to place The Three Little Ones in the shops; it wasn't suitable to carry weapons and tip off the enemy.
Arriving on the street, Uzui Tengen said: "Tokito House is the closest, let's go there first."
The shop where Kogatsu Oiran is?
Mizuki's eyes narrowed slightly as she silently followed the group.
Along the way, the passersby's Return rate was frighteningly high, and their scrutinizing gazes made Mizuki very uncomfortable.
That's why she didn't want to dress like this.
Mizuki bravely followed the four, looking at The Three Little Ones' calm faces, she just wanted to ask one question.
With those monstrous appearances, how could they wear them so calmly?
It was terrifying.
Upon arriving at Tokito House, Uzui Tengen fully utilized his advantage.
"Excuse me, our house is a bit inconvenient... and we just took in a few new girls a few days ago."
The male owner awkwardly refused, but the proprietress looked at Uzui Tengen with a slight blush.
"But taking in one more isn't impossible~"
Indeed, being handsome was effective.
"Then I'll trouble you to take in one more, I apologize, Madam."
Hearing Uzui Tengen's words, the proprietress's face turned even redder, even showing a hint of shyness, which made the male owner beside her speechless.
Finally, after the proprietress's selection, Tanjirou was left behind.
On the way, Uzui Tengen said with a look of disdain: "You guys are really useless, you can only be sold off at a huge discount."
Mizuki's eye twitched: "No, I think it's your problem."
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