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"May we see each other again Miyako! Since your full recovery, the Master of the Demon Slayer Corps, Ubuyashiki, had requested to meet you and your sister with the rest of the Hashira. They may want to talk to you about coming here, and where you may be from."

Miyako had just finished her breakfast, and was now on a one-on-one conversation with Lady* Kochou, who takes ownership of the Butterfly Mansion she currently resides in. The insect Hashira claimed she and the other Hashira were talking about her once Rengoku had told everyone about her and Mirei and had wanted to meet her due to some information being tossed around about her near encounter with a demon.

"Good morning!! W-When will it be?? Do I bring Mirei along?"

"Around Midday, but I suppose you can bring you sister, but I don't think it's necessary, since she may be overwhelmed with their presence."

"Alright... Is anyone coming along with me?"

"I could say I am participating in the meeting, but to accompany you to the residence, I think maybe the other demon slayers who reside in the mansion could come along if they're willing."

"Mhm... I'll ask!"

"Don't worry! But please, have lunch first before coming, having an empty stomach isn't a great choice during a meeting!!"

Hm, I think that was similar to what Aoi said when I first met her... good job Miyako, bringing the pieces together!

"Alright, uhm, see you soon Lady* Kochou!"

"Farewell, I'll pray that our paths may meet again!"

Shinobu exited the room, leaving Miyako stunned on her 'first' professional conversation with someone of a higher rank than her, other than her father Kyoshiro... It was now time for Miyako to find someone willing to bring her to the Ubuyashiki household, where her 'first' professional meeting would be held.

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"Ah??? You're invited to a meeting with the Hashira???"

Tanjiro bounced from his chair, surprised in Miyako's sudden invitation to a meeting he well knew of. Earlier, before he had arrived at the Butterfly estate, he had a chance to see the Hashira up close, but all for the cost of Sanemi having pierced through his sister's box in the process, but afterwards, was able to receive a blessing by the Master of the Corps himself after reading the letter from Urokodaki about Nezuko.

"Mhm... but I'm looking for someone to bring be there... but I'm not sure who's that right person... hehe-"

"I'm sorry Nakashima-san, I don't really want to go back, having been there before, but I think Ryo-kun can go!! I'm not sure if I can trust Inosuke or Zenitsu alone..."

He glanced at Inosuke and Zenitsu, who seemed to be eyeing each other as they tried to finish their lunches, constantly looking up and down to see whether any of them would take the first move, but Ryo, who sat on either side of them, Tanjiro and Miyako, had knocked Zenitsu out again, watching his head fall in a straight 'bang' onto the table in front of him.

"Gah!! Ryo-kun!!! Why did you do that again!!!"

Miyako looked horrified when Ryo brought out his large smirk.

"That dumbass won't beat any crap about fucking table manners, with Inosuke making it even worse when I swear, they were going to brawl right afterwards."

"Yokaguchi!!! What did you do?????? Is Monitsu dead??? If you are that strong to kill him, FIGHT ME!"

Inosuke got out of his seat and was landing fists in the air in attempt to bring Ryo to fight him, but the quick Aoi had managed to yell before anything could be done.

"Inosuke!! Sit back down!! I can't believe you knocked Zenitsu out!!"

She did not in fact watch the scene where Ryo had knocked Zenitsu out by landing his hand by the back of his head, and was now arguing to Inosuke about how he should treat others, but he wouldn't listen.

"Ryo-kun!! can you go with Nakashima to the Ubuyashiki household???"

Tanjiro looked to his side, watching his smirk roll away as he looked back at Tanjiro. Miyako was just beside him, looking back with a hopeful stare.

"Sure. When are we going?"

"After lunch! Right Nakashima-san?"

"Mhm!" She nodded, once, twice, and again.

"Okay."

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"By Tanjiro-san!! Say bye for me to the others!!"

"I will Nakashima-san!! INOSUKE! ZENITSU!!! NAKASHIMA SAYS BYE!!!"

Miyako and Ryo greeted goodbye, as he led the way towards the Demon Slayer Corps Lair, known as the Ubuyashiki household. It was quiet most of the way, admiring the view of the forest, as well as watching a stream nearby with fish being collected by farmers nearby.

"So, how did you get here?"

Ryo asked first, hoping to start another conversation with a girl he had only just met three days ago. He wasn't interested in her, but rather where she ca me from. Maybe he could find the demons that 'killed her parents' and kill them!! Then he could enjoy pleasure again. He also knew her parents were killed by demons because of The flame Hashira's loud mouth, but that wasn't mean to talk bad about him in any way, he just meant that he could easily get information on what's happening in the corps.

"Oh... me and the rest of my family after our village were attacked by fire, so we fled... but since it was nighttime, we got separated from our parents, until we heard screams nearby, and me and my sister fled further, until morning came, and we found the Ubuyashiki household."

"Hm, I wonder why they weren't able to spot you... the demons."

"Mhm... me too, but I'm not sure if they were demons, I'm not sure if they killed themselves..."

"Either way, we still have to be active and alert, in case there were demons in the forest you got lost in."

By the time their conversation had ended, they had reached the lair, right outside the dorstep of the whole residence. Ryo had stated that every demon Slayer will eventually come here for missions, so it was technically normal for him to come out in a time like this.

"Well then... shall we got inside?"

"Y-yes... we shall..."

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Ryo had led her towards the meeting area, from what Tanjiro had told him, it was outside and near a pond, located near the centre of the compound. There was said to be a lovely garden with a variety of shrubs and flowers, and a tall tree nearby where the Serpent Hashira lay, but how did Tanjiro know??? The sky was a pretty blue, with blanket white clouds and a scent of fresh flowers nearby.

"I think they're over there."

Ryo pointed at the group of people gathered by the stage of the estate, the well-known owner of the Demon Slayer corps, Ubuyashiki, was standing by the top of the stage, looking as if in mid-statement as he spoke towards them. The rest of the Hashira was kneeling down on the ground, facing towards the cobblestone path they stood on.

"You should go."

"Isn't it disrespectful to go??"

"But don't they need you????"

Both Miyako and Ryo were situated behind the pond, hiding by the bushes and shrubs so they wouldn't be called 'disrespectful' for interrupting their meeting, or that's what Miyako saw in her eyes. Ryo was hiding with Miyako because he was technically forced too, though he could have just stood up straight and told them she was here, he wouldn't mind, but she did.

"Ryo-kun!! It is very rude to talk in front of someone when they are speaking!! We can't just do that." Miyak pulled his arm back, stopping him from getting back up from their crouch.

"So, you were born in some rich household???" He tried to pull back, but she was very persistent with her plans.

"No but-"

"Then we could excuse ourselves by telling them we weren't properly raised!"

"But that's badmouthing your own family!! It's rude!"

Miyako still felt guilty for having to leave her family, if only she was born a boy, then they could like her, treat her well, and maybe her sister wouldn't have to be treated like this too, but Buddha had a choice of his own, and made it her fault she was born this way.

"See??? You were born in those type of rich households!!" Ryo retorted.

"Ah, Welcome Nakashima Miyako! Welcome Kawaguchi Ryo! So glad of you to join us! Please, don't hesitate to come up front and stand beside me, you're our welcome guests!"

They had only realized they were both standing up, Miyako's arms still holding onto Ryo's right arm, both looking in a somewhat awkward position as she was practically almost pulling him in with her pleads.

"Hello Ubuyashiki-sama, thank you for your welcome."

Ryo was immediately back to his normal self, standing up straight as Miyako's hands finally pulled back, and his monotone voice spoke back to Ubuyashiki. Miyako on the other hand was dusting herself of, and definitely not proud of herself for having her kimono look so dirty, maybe hopefully when they go back to the Butterfly Mansion she could get a new change of clothes.

"H-hello!! Apologies for o-our intrusion!!"

"Please, do not worry, as I have said before, you are our welcome guests, so don't doubt yourself in any way!"

Ryo was the first one to head over to Ubuyashiki's side, followed by Miyako who tried to fix her hair while stepping on the platform, keeping her eyes away from the Hashira that stood amongst them.

"Fellow Hashira, as you may have heard from our Flame Hashira, we have kept a girl and her sister in the safety of the Butterfly Mansion due to their parent's sudden disappearance, which may have been caused by a demon lurking nearby the base. This is the girl Kyojuro had met during that faithful day."

With her name being introduced, she gave a quick bow, about 90˚ degrees, in order to properly apologies in her sudden and rude interruption to their meeting. Shen she eventually looked back up, the same flame-haird guy was kneeling right in the middle of the whole group, and just near him was Lady Kochou.

"Well then, shall our meeting officialy start?"

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A/N:

Hello! Thank you for reading this far! Another completed chapter: FINISHED!!!

APOLOGIES FOR NOT UPDATING THIS IN A WHILE!! ༼;'༎ຶ ۝ ༎ຶ༽

Love you all!!!!

- Polaroid ♡