AYO! PARTY AT THE TSUZUMI MANSION! — CHAPTER #4 — WHO INVITED THOSE DEMONS?!

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Little note:
When the text is like this "Hello bitch"  It means flashbacks.
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You took a deep breath and entered the ominous house, formulating a plan in your mind. It seemed wiser to stick with Zenitsu and the little boy, Shoichi, rather than facing the formidable master of the house alongside Tanjiro. Survival was your primary concern, after all. To your advantage, as soon as you arrived, you noticed that Tanjiro and Zenitsu had already been separated by the room-changing drum. Luck was on your side this time.

"FUCK! WE'RE GONNA DIE! WE'RE GONNA DIE! TANJIRO ISN'T HERE TO PROTECT US!" You couldn't fathom why you thought it was a good idea to approach Zenitsu, who was on the brink of a panic attack, but you did so anyway.

"Boo."

"GYAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"

Startled by your sudden appearance, Zenitsu clung tightly to Shoichi until he realized it was only you, his cute soon-to-be wife. Releasing the boy, he grabbed your waist, his voice trembling as he admonished you, "(Y-Y-Y-Y-Y-Y/N)! D-DON'T EVER DO THAT A-AGAIN!" Although you didn't understand his words, you couldn't help but laugh softly at the situation.

"Teruko! Teruko! Where are you?!" Shoichi ignored the two of you and just yelled his sister's name, desperate to fin her. Zenitsu let go of your waist and held your hand tightly as the boy called out for the missing girl. Annoyed by Shoichi's antics, the blonde shot back.

"You fucking brat! SHHHH! Don't be so loud! We've gotta get outside!" It seemed the young boy had reached his limit with Zenitsu's behavior.

"Huh? I don't freaking believe it. All you can think of is running away? Are you only interested in saving yourself?" Shoichi's words pierced through Zenitsu's fragile ego. "What about my sister? Aren't you embarrassed by how you always act like a coward even though you're a demon slayer? Pretty embarrassing if you ask me. Even this foreign girl, who's just a civilian, came here to help. Why do you even carry a sword? At this point, just give it to me if all you're going to do is cry like a tiny whore." The boy's verbal blows hit Zenitsu hard, but he didn't give up.

"Hey! Right now, I'm useless, and I know I'm a good-for-nothing. That's why I want to get out of here and seek help! I don't want any harm to come to you two or myself, so let's stop arguing!" Zenitsu gripped the boy's kimono and dragged him along, still holding your hand. "This isn't the kind of situation kids like you can handle by themselves!"

Determined to escape the mansion, Zenitsu opened a door, expecting it to lead them outside. However, to his shock and disbelief, they found themselves in another room. "H-Huh? No way! T-This was the entrance! Where did it go?!" The realization struck that the house was playing tricks on them, trapping them within its sinister walls. Zenitsu just started opening random doors trying to find the exit until suddenly...

"HERE!" Yelled the blonde, in hopes of finding the way out.

As you entered the room, a boy with a boar mask, known as Inosuke, stood before you, his back facing your direction. Your heart raced with excitement and admiration. You had been a fan of the wild and fearless Inosuke since the very beginning. Steam emitted from Inosuke's mask, adding to his intimidating presence. Zenitsu, unable to maintain his composure, lost all control.

"IT'S A MONSTER! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! GYAAAAAA!" Zenitsu clung to you like a stuffed animal, seeking solace in your presence. The little boy, though startled, seemed more disappointed by Zenitsu's reaction than scared by Inosuke. The boar boy leaped and bounded around the room, instilling fear in all three of you. Then, with inhuman and astonishing speed, he departed from the room, leaving you in awe of his incredible abilities. Truly, he was a force to be reckoned with.

"Stop looking at me like that! Cut it out!" Zenitsu cried, tightly embracing you as he sought comfort. Shoichi simply stared at Zenitsu with an expressionless face, unimpressed by his behavior.
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'We've been walking around circles and still found nothing. It's not like im in any rush of finding the demon but all this tension is killing me. Shoichi gets me since he also looks distressed as me... Also i wanna see sleep Zenitsu in action.'

"I'm sorry Zenitsu-" Shoichi apologized out of nowhere, only to be interrupted by the blonde's loud as fuck scream.
Zenitsu's sudden scream pierced the air, causing everyone to jump in fright. His panicked reaction was a mix of fear and surprise as he shouted.

"HWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! HISSSSSSSSSSS!" His trembling hands let go of your grasp, and he instinctively clung onto Shoichi instead. You couldn't help but find his reaction oddly endearing, reminiscent of a startled cat hissing. A small smile tugged at the corners of your lips as you observed his exaggerated gestures.

'I love how he does that.' You thought to yourself. 'He reminds me of a frightened kitten. It's kind of cute.'

As Zenitsu's panic subsided, he held onto Shoichi tightly and began scolding him, his voice filled with a mix of relief and exasperation. "FUCK! You can't just talk all of a sudden like that! You have to give me some kind of signal! My heart nearly leaped out of my mouth! If that happened, it would've been your fault for giving me a heart attack! Do you understand?!"

Feeling a pang of guilt, Shoichi apologized, realizing that his sudden words had caught him off guard. "S-Sorry... but, it's just... You were sweating, breathing so hard and shaking so horribly..."

Zenitsu tried defending himself that he was trying to do his best but Shoichi interrupted him as he saw that he was getting the wrong idea of his intentions. "N-No! I mean, I'm worried about you, and I'm sure big sis (You) feels the same way as me..." He said, expressing his concern for Zenitsu's well-being.

Zenitsu couldn't help but feel a sense of empathy towards Shoichi. Despite his fearful nature, he genuinely cared for those around him. Amidst the chaos, his concern for his safety touched his heart. "AW! I'm so sorry! But... But! If we talk too much, the demon could find us! So I think we should stay very quiet! Don't you-" Fuck.

Before he could further acknowledge his words, a chilling silence fell upon the group. Your eyes widened in terror as a grotesque demon, resembling a horrifying fusion of a cat and a snake, materialized before you. It exuded an aura of menace, its presence sending shivers down your spine. Instinct took over as Zenitsu grabbed both you and Shoichi, his voice filled with urgency. "SEE?! A DEMON! A DEMON CAME OUT! LET'S GET THE FUCK OUT OF HERE! (Y/N)! SHOICHI!"

Fear propelled your legs into action as you sprinted alongside the two boys, the demon hot on your heels. Adrenaline surged through your veins, urging you to run faster despite the burning fatigue. Each pounding step was a desperate attempt to escape the clutches of the terrifying creature.

"AIEEEEEE! STAY BACK! STAY AWAY! STOP!" Zenitsu screamed, his voice echoing through the air as fear and panic consumed him.

"WHY ARE YOU RUNNING?! WHY ARE YOU RUNNING?!" Screamed the demon. If you only understood what he was screaming, you would've probably laughed a lot.

Laughter filled the room as the demon relished in its sadistic amusement. "HEHEHEHEHE!" it taunted, its wicked intentions clear. Its long, serpentine tongue lashed out violently, narrowly missing you and Zenitsu but striking a nearby vase with destructive force, shattering it into pieces.

Breathless and panting, you , Shoichi and Zenitsu continued to flee for your lives. However, your desperate sprint came to an abrupt halt as you crashed into the room where in the original story, Zenitsu famously falls into a deep slumber and kills the demon. In the chaos of the moment, the blonde stumbled and fell to the floor, his body trembling with fear.

"Zenitsu! Come on! Stand up!" Shoichi cried out, concern etched across his face.

"GAHHHH! IT'S IN MY KNEES! 80% OF MY FEAR IS IN MY KNEEES!" Zenitsu wailed, his voice filled with anguish. He pleaded with you and Shoichi to leave him behind and save yourselves. But Shoichi refused to abandon him in his time of need. "WE CAN'T! We could never leave without you!" He declared, his unwavering loyalty evident in his words.

The realization hit you with a jolt. This wasn't going according to the story you knew. Zenitsu was supposed to fall asleep by now, granting him the opportunity to then slay the demon. Panic surged through your veins as you questioned the altered narrative. Did you inadvertently change the course of events? What if Zenitsu never fell asleep, leaving all of you to face a grim fate? Fear consumed your thoughts as the demon drew closer, its sadistic intentions plain to see. "Heh! Heh! I'll slurp your brains out through your ear!" it jeered with a sickening excitement, reveling in the terror it instilled.

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...

Sobs and sniffles echoed through the house, catching your mother's attention as she returned from work. She swiftly dropped her purse and hurried to find you. In the living room, she discovered you sitting alone, tears streaming down your face, and bruises marring your body.

"(R/N)! What happened? Oh no!" Her expression filled with worry, she fought back tears upon witnessing your condition.

You pouted, adhering to your usual routine, and planted a kiss on her cheek. "Welcome home, mommy."

"Ah..." She tried to hold back her tears and reciprocated with a kiss and a tight hug. "Sweetie, what happened?" As she spoke, she rummaged for a first aid kit to tend to your cuts and bruises.

"Nothing. I just got into a fight with some kids."

"Why did you fight them?" Her voice filled with concern as she applied cotton to your bruised arm.

"They... ouch! They were saying mean things about you, and I got mad and punched one of them. Then they all ganged up on me." You winced at the stinging sensation of the antiseptic.

"Mean things?"

"Yeah. And I didn't like it at all."

"Oh, hun." She hugged you tightly, and you returned the embrace. "You're too kind for your own good... If someone says bad things about me, just ignore them."

"I can't! I love you too much to ignore it!"

"But you're going to get hurt."

"I don't care. Screw those kids."

"Language."

"Sorry."

After a moment of silence, once she had tended to all your wounds, she smiled tenderly and cupped your cheeks, making you meet her gaze. "Darling, don't pay attention to what others say. Just be yourself. It doesn't matter if they speak ill of me. I appreciate you defending me, but it would make me happier if you simply ignored them and continued with your life. Well, but if they are talking bad about you or trying to hurt you, then I'll allow you to defend yourself. People will try to hurt you, but it's your choice how you respond. I trust you to make the best decision, okay?"

"...Yes, Mom."

"Ah, and I have something else to tell you!"

"What?"

She beamed. "I love you."

...

"I love you too." You planted a gentle kiss on her cheek and joined her laughter, feeling the warmth and love between you.

As frustration coursed through your veins, you couldn't bear the thought of succumbing to fear any longer. Your mom wouldn't care if you resorted to violence just one time, right? You were here to change the story, to rewrite the narrative, and that meant facing challenges head-on. This demon, in all its grotesque form, was nothing compared to the upper moons or the formidable spider family. Gathering every ounce of courage within you, you boldly approached the demon, despite Shoichi and Zenitsu's desperate pleas for you to reconsider.

"HAHAHA, WE HAVE A FEISTY ONE HERE! WHAT?! WANT TO BE THE FIRST ONE TO BE EATEN BY ME!?" the demon jeered, its voice dripping with malicious delight.

But before it could continue its taunts, a resounding smack echoed through the room. With a swift motion, you delivered a powerful slap across the demon's face, leaving a visible mark of your defiance. Disgust and determination filled your eyes as you stared down the shocked demon, defying its expectations.

"Shut the fuck up, looking ass snake. Use that tongue of yours to wipe your own ass."

Not stopping there, you channeled your strength and unleashed a supercharged kick directly into the demon's body. The impact was so powerful that it sent the demon right into the wall, making a crack in it and its body propelled through the air for a split second by the sheer force of your strike. The room filled with a mix of astonishment and awe as the demon struggled to regain its composure after being on the receiving end of your fierce blow. Everyone was too stunned to speak.

'Guess those martial classes worked perfectly.'

You took a fighting stand position and said the next words with as much pride as you could.

"Y-You little piece of shit! I'm gonna beat the c-crap out of you! Remember that motherfucker!" You deadpanned internally since your nervousness was far from obvious, being shown in your stuttering but, you didn't gave two shits about it. Nobody was understanding you since you were speaking english, but that didn't stop the demon from throwing daggers at you.

In a split second, the demon lunged at you, its intentions clear as it aimed to sever your neck with a swift, deadly strike. Fear and adrenaline coursed through your veins as you braced yourself for the imminent attack. But just as the demon's claws were about to reach their target, Zenitsu sprang into action, his sword slashing through the air with lightning speed.

"Thunder breathing, first form; Thunderclap and flash."

With a precise and powerful swing, Zenitsu's blade found its mark, slicing through the demon's neck and effectively severing its head from its body. Time seemed to slow as the demon's lifeless body fell to the ground, its threat vanquished in an instant.

You stood frozen in shock, realizing the close call you had just experienced. It was Zenitsu's quick reflexes and decisive action that had saved you from a gruesome fate. But, something clicked in you as you realized something was very different. Unlike the story, where Zenitsu defeats the demon on his sleep state, right now he had very vivid open eyes, completely conscious and not even an inch of his eyes being closed. You were left utterly dumbfounded by the turn of events.

As Shoichi rushed to your side, gripping your hand tightly, you could sense the genuine concern in his voice. "Big sis!You're okay! I thought you were really going to die for a second!" Tears threatened to spill from his eyes as he expressed his relief at seeing you safe. Even if you could not understand him, you could pick up that he was worried for your well-being. You couldn't help but smile at him, giving his hand a reassuring squeeze to let him know that you were okay. With Shoichi's reassurance, you turned your attention to Zenitsu. He stood nearby, his gaze fixated on his own hand that clutched the sword tightly. It was clear that he, too, was processing the unexpected turn of events.

"Zenitsu...?" you cautiously called out, your voice laced with a mix of awe and concern. Deep down, you longed to rise to your feet, envelop him in a tight embrace, and shower him with endless praise. He had defeated a demon without relying on his sleep-induced abilities, and it left you wondering what exactly was happening.

"Zenitsu! Are you alright? What was that? You were incredible! I'm sorry for all the things I said before!" Shoichi chimed in, his words filled with astonishment as he witnessed Zenitsu's newfound bravery. The image of him as a useless coward shattered before his eyes.

However, Zenitsu remained unresponsive, lost in his own thoughts. It was as if he was grappling with the magnitude of what had just occurred. Sensing his inner turmoil, Shoichi helped you to your feet, and together, you approached Zenitsu, placing a comforting hand on his shoulder.

"Bro, are you okay?" Shoichi asked, your voice tinged with worry. The weight of the situation began to press on you, as you realized that your actions may have altered the course of the story. While you were elated that Zenitsu had defeated the demon consciously, a wave of anxiety washed over you. What if your interference had unintended consequences? What if the story veered off its intended path because of this?

The anticipation hung heavy in the air as you and Shoichi awaited Zenitsu's response. The silence stretched, amplifying your unease. The once animated atmosphere was now tinged with uncertainty, as you contemplated the potential ramifications of your actions. Anxiety gripped your heart, making it difficult to breathe. The future had suddenly become uncertain, and you couldn't help but question whether your interference had set off a chain of events that would alter the story in unforeseen ways.

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Or not.

The silence was abruptly shattered by a sudden burst of laughter. It was from Zenitsu. He was laughing—no, cackling—with an air of triumph and newfound confidence. You exchanged bewildered glances with Shoichi, unable to comprehend the transformation that had overtaken Zenitsu. The once timid and fearful blonde now seemed to have developed a larger-than-life ego.

Zenitsu turned to face both of you, his chest puffed out with an exaggerated sense of self-importance. He struck a pose, flexing his biceps as if he had just single-handedly defeated an army of demons. The comical sight left you and Shoichi dumbfounded, unsure of what to do and worried for Zenitsu's sanity.

"AHAHAHAH! FUCKERS! Did you see that? I, Zenitsu, the great and powerful demon slayer, have vanquished that whore snake demon  with my incredible skills!" Zenitsu declared, his voice brimming with egotism.

You couldn't help but stifle a giggle at his theatrical performance. The little boy, on the other hand, wore a perplexed expression, torn between disgust and confusion.

"Um, Zenitsu." Shoichi finally managed to interject. "What. The. Fuck."

Zenitsu's laughter died down, but his smug grin remained firmly in place. He raised an eyebrow and placed a hand on his hip, striking a self-assured pose. "What's wrong, kid?"

"Uh, first of all, don't call me kid, you bitch. Second, you're starting to irritate me. Stop acting so all high and mighty." Shoichi crossed his arms, annoyed by his attitude.

"Oh, come on. I just killed a demon and saved your life. I'm definitely so awesome now."

"Oh, come on. That's literally your job? If I'm honest, big sis was cooler than you."

"Uh, yeah. You're just jealous because of my extraordinary abilities." Zenitsu flexed his arms.

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"Let's go, big sis and let's leave this sucker alone." Shoichi grabbed your hand and left Zenitsu alone. You were not comprehending anything that was happening around you but somehow felt that nothing was in danger anymore, so you were feeling just fine.

The blonde at seeing you two get away from him, yelled and begged to not leave him all alone in that room. He ran and followed you, with tears on his eyes. Shoichi just rolled his eyes and ignored him. He asked you to do the same and you just tilted your head in confusion.

"SHOICHI! YOU'RE SO MEAN! I JUST SAVED YOUR LIFE AND THIS IS HOW YOU TREAT ME!?"

"Well, i hate arrogant people. Stop following us."

"NOOOOOOOOO! STOP WALKING FASTER! DON'T LEAVE ME BEHIND!"

'...what is happening?' You asked yourself as you were running with Shoichi and Zenitsu just trailing behind the two of you.

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Taisho Secrets  ~

- Shoichi developed a small crush on (Y/N). She was already cute in his eyes but seeing her trying fight the demon, awoke something on him.

- (Y/N) has that gorrilla strength. Physically speaking, she's super strong due to her practicing in martial arts.

- The punch (Y/N) gave the demon was so strong, that the house trembled a bit. Even Tanjiro felt the walls shaking for a second.

Xoxo, azamishomie.