Capítulo 17: The Kocho Sisters
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--- Chapter 17 ---
"Kaa-chan, I will go and greet the guests." Tenma stood up, waving his hand at Tamako.
Tamako tilted her head in confusion, "We have guests?"
Tenma didn't mention Kasugai Crow to Tamako. A talking crow would fright her.
Walking to the front yard, Tenma whistled and waited by a pine tree with an amused expression. He literally couldn't wait to see Kanae's shocked expression.
Tenma's sense is accurate. He already heard two voices on the snowy path below.
"Sister, why are you bringing me to the middle of nowhere?" A feisty-sounding voice echoed.
"We can celebrate New Year's Eve at home. Father and mother gave us a bad look when we departed three days ago..."
"Fufu, it's not like you want to stay at home either, Shinobu." A familiar voice responded. "Don't you just want to stay at Demon Slayers Corps and train all day?"
"Training is important, but sometimes... You need to relax and enjoy life a little."
"Also, this is not the middle of nowhere. We are coming here to see my adorable little student."
"It's been so long. I wonder if Tenma hates me for not visiting him for months."
"Are you talking about the genius you've been bragging about since months ago?" The feisty-sounding voice doubted.
"Hehe, yes."
Both voices become closer as Tenma can see their appearance after passing a huge pine tree.
They wore standard Demon Slayer Uniforms, but one had a Hakama on top of it, and the other had a coat.
The first is Kanae herself.
She still looks as beautiful as Tenma remembers, though her hair is longer now. She's also taller?
Kanae was always taller than her age, but five months added a few inches to her height. She's around 170 centimeters now, which is shorter than Tenma.
Beside Kanae is an annoyed-looking young lady. She resembled Kanae a lot but with shorter hair and purple eyes. Her raven hair also ends with violet colors.
She's more petite than Kanae, around 156 centimeters, with a thin build.
According to Kanae's words in their training, her younger sister is two years younger than her.
Kanae is 14 years old, which makes her younger sister 12.
Overall, Kanae's younger sister is a growing beauty, too. She would charm many 'horny' men in the future.
"Hmph, just let's ask that guy." The feisty-looking young lady walked to Tenma. "Hey, you!"
"Do you know any child named Tenma here?"
"Well, that's rude." Tenma smiled faintly.
"If you want to ask something, shouldn't you ask more politely?"
"Are you an outsider? I thought people outside taught manners."
"..."
"Y-You!" The feisty young lady fumed immediately.
Kanae facepalmed and sighed, "Shinobu, calm down. You're in the wrong. Normal people don't greet others like that..."
She walked to Tenma, "Sir, is Tenma around? The villagers said he has returned after training outside a few weeks ago."
"We are his... Well, I'm his teacher."
"Pfft-! Hahaha~!" Tenma couldn't hold his laughter anymore.
"Kanae Nee-chan, you don't recognize me anymore? That's sad, you're hurting my feelings." He faked a 'pained' look.
"T-TENMA-KUN!" Kanae looked up, realizing the handsome teenager had similarities to her adorable little student.
White hair, check.
Obsidian eyes, check.
H-Handsome, check.
"Hehe, it's me, your handsome and genius student, Nakiri Tenma!" Tenma proudly lifted his nose. He was satisfied by Kanae's shocked look.
Damn it, he wished he had a camera.
'He's that TENMA? HOW???' Meanwhile, Shinobu is just as shocked as her older sister. Her jaw dropped as if she had seen god. 'HOW THE FUCK IS THIS GUY SEVEN YEARS YOUNGER THAN ME?'
"Kanae Nee-chan, I miss you so much." Tenma hugged Kanae, catching her by surprise.
Smooch!
He pecked Kanae's cheek and caused her to redden like a tomato.
Seeing this, Shinobu felt like she was going to faint.
Her admired older sister.
The Flower Hashira.
S-She got kissed by this Bishounen!
Shinobu's face also flushed as she had to admit that Tenma was the most handsome boy he ever met. Those muscle heads and annoying guys in the Demon Slayer Corps couldn't compare to him.
'Are you sure he's not seventeen? Please, god! Let him be seventeen!'
Kanae felt overwhelmed by Tenma's hug. She could smell his scent and feel his well-developed arms embracing her tightly.
"T-Tenma-kun. Please release me. I can't breathe." She struggled, though she was the Flower Hashira.
"Ah, sorry." Tenma was a bit excited. It seems his teasing is a bit too effective and stimulating.
Kanae adjusted her breath, looking at Tenma from top to bottom. She could see the resemblance between her cute student and this handsome teenager.
'Tenma is less cute, but he's more handsome than any guy I have met before... Even those 'annoying' arranged dates from good families are nothing compared to Tenma!'
'Tenma said he would make me his girlfriend one day...'
'Ten years. It might happen earlier than I expected.'
"Oh, Kanae-san! You're here!" Tamako comes to break the awkward mood.
Tamako smiled and hugged Kanae, giving the young lady a 'knowing' look because she was also shocked when she saw Tenma's new looks.
"This young lady is?" Tamako glanced at Shinobu.
Kanae hugged Tamako back and replied, "My sister."
Shinobu coughed and politely introduced herself this time, "My name is Kocho Shinobu."
"Nice to meet you."
"Mine is Nakiri Tamako. Nice to meet you, Shinobu-san," Tamako replied warmly. She thought this young lady was just as beautiful as her older sister.
"Welcome, welcome."
"You come at the right time. I was about to make breakfast."
After that, Tamako and Tenma escort the Kocho Sisters into their humble house.
Shinobu calmly observed the home, 'Compared to the Flower House at Headquarters, this place is pale. But what is this warm feeling?'
Unknown to Shinobu, Tenma observed her as he did to Kanae months ago. 'Hmm, Shinobu's step is as refined as Kanae's. She still has a long way to go. Well, She only matured after that 'incident' and concealed her true self afterward.'
"A child? Since when did there be another child in the house?"Kanae entered the familiar living room and saw a cute young girl sitting on a kotatsu, peeling orange.
Eri was stunned. 'Who are these people?'
'Scary, I must hide behind Tenma!'
Like a scared kitten, Eri stood behind Tenma and glared at the Kocho Sisters menacingly.
Kanae was amused, "Who is she?"
Tenma scratched the back of his head and replied, "Well... It's quite complicated."
"I will tell you later."
"Before the heavy stuff, let's have breakfast first."
"I agree!" Tamako nodded, agreeing with Tenma as she didn't want to share Eri's sad story early. It might trigger the young girl's trauma.
Tamako excused herself and went to the kitchen.
"Okay then..." Kanae shrugged.
She sat down and stared at Eri, "Come here, little girl. Nee-chan won't hurt you."
"What is your name?"
"..." Eri didn't answer and hugged Tenma's thigh as if her life depended on it.
Kanae's mouth twitched slightly.
Shinobu was also surprised by this. Usually, her older sister's charm works on young kids.
Surprisingly, it didn't work on this little girl.
Then, Shinobu noticed the little girl's breathing was 'thoroughly' conditioned!
Although the little girl is an amateur at it, Shinobu can notice it.
She frowned, 'She looks no older than five, no, four...'
'To achieve this, someone must have taught her.'
'This Tenma... What kind of person are you?' Deep inside Shinobu's heart, a curiosity bloomed and burned brightly.
Tamako returned with porridge and stir-fried veggies, placing them on the table. "It's not much, but please enjoy it."
"Mm, thank you." Kanae accepted Tamako's kind gesture. She felt disappointed Tenma didn't cook for her, but food is food.
After that, they had breakfast together.
...
...
"Tamako-san, your cooking skills have improved a lot!" Kanae took her words back. She didn't feel disappointed at all.
Even Kanae's sister, Shinobu, was alarmed by this seemingly ordinary yet tasty porridge.
'How can someone make such delicious porridge?' She wondered in awe.
"Is that so? I just learned from the notes Ma-kun left behind. Lately, he also taught me how to make new dishes." Tamako was humble. She credited all this to her son.
"It's your own effort, Kaa-chan," Tenma said with a smile.
"Yours too, Ma-kun." Tamako helped Eri finish her porridge before bringing her to another room. They are going to check on Tsume.
As Eri disappeared into another room, Tenma placed down his wooden spoon and sighed.
"Tenma-kun. What happened all these months?" Kanae couldn't bear it anymore. "How can you grow so big... And, um... Handsome?"
"Why that little girl..."
"Okay, okay, calm down. Nee-chan." Tenma raised his hand in defeat.
"I will answer your question one by one..."
"You better do!" The Kocho Sisters gave him a 'solemn' look.
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