Demon Slayer: I am a Demon.

This is where the 'Hermit' arranged to eat. The food is of average taste, but it has a good variety and is quite nutritious.

After ordering some food, Su Mu carried Kanao to the footrest and gently put her down.

Makomo also sat down next to her with her food. Then, watching Su Mu gently feed Kanao, she lowered her head and took a big bite of the chicken leg with her white teeth. She felt that Kanao was lucky to meet someone who was so good to her, but she also felt that Kanao was really hardworking and deserved to be treated so well.

It makes people jealous, but they can't bring themselves to be jealous, so all that's left is envy.

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After spending two more days at Fujikasane Mountain, Sumu, Makomo, and Kanao embarked on their journey back to Sagiri Mountain.

They weren't in a hurry to head back. The raven had already relayed the news that they had passed the test safely. They would stop and linger at some beautiful places along the way.

For those about to embark on their demon-hunting journey, danger and accidents are always unpredictable. The chance to see more and linger in beautiful places are precious moments of happiness for any swordsman.

We passed by a small town in the distance.

It seemed quite lively.

Makomo's figure stepped onto the treetops like a bird, then lightly touched the branches, and gracefully fell down like a beautiful butterfly.

In the dim light, the girl's jet-black hair fluttered in the wind, and her well-fitting Demon Slayer Corps uniform accentuated her beautiful figure.

She looked very supple, like a slender willow branch sprouting in spring.

Upon landing, the girl wearing a fox mask with her eyes closed pointed to the town in the distance: "There seems to be some kind of gathering over there. It looks very lively. Shall we go and take a look?"

Seeing that Kanao and Tanjiro beside him seemed quite interested, Su Mu nodded in agreement.

The three arrived quickly.

It was indeed a rare and lively gathering in the small town, with vendors selling candied hawthorns, acrobatic performers, and snack vendors...

Both Tanjiro, who had lived deep in the mountains for a long time, and Makomo, who had always lived in the Sagiri Mountains, rarely saw such a lively gathering, and they were both quite excited as they looked around.

Su Mu naturally accompanied the three of them as they strolled around.

When passing by a konpeito shop, Tanjiro bought a large bag of konpeito, which was his sister Nezuko's favorite. In the past, when he didn't have money, he naturally wouldn't have had any extravagant desires for it, but now that he had joined the Demon Slayer Corps and had a very generous reward, he felt more confident.

Su Mu, along with Makomo and Kanao, stopped at a small jewelry shop.

I bought Kanao a hairpin and a bracelet, and then I bought Makomo a wisteria-shaped hair clip for her.

When he handed the hair clip to Makomo, she was clearly taken aback.

"A gift for me?"

"Ah."

Su Mu nodded and looked at Zhen Gu's jet-black hair: "Shall I put it on for you?"

He whispered, then took the butterfly hair clip and placed it on Makomo's hair.

"Sir, you have excellent taste. This hair clip looks really good on your wife's hair."

The shop assistant spoke with some eagerness.

"You've misunderstood, we're not..."

He explained.

"I know, I know, you're planning to get married, aren't you? You're such a perfect match..."

The shop assistant smiled without saying a word.

Su Mu felt that explaining was pointless, so he stopped, but generously bought several more pieces of jewelry from the store.

Throughout the entire process, Makomo kept her head slightly lowered. Because she was wearing a mask, it was impossible to see what the girl's face looked like at that moment, but the girl's exposed fair earlobes were already flushed.

As I walked out of the hair accessory shop, I happened to pass a vendor selling candied hawthorns.

Su Mu casually bought four skewers, giving three of them to Kanao, Tanjiro, and Makomo.

Looking at the bright red, shiny, and beautifully colored candied hawthorns, Makomo couldn't resist wanting to eat some. So, she lifted the mask off her face, revealing a delicate face as pretty as a girl next door. She opened her lips and lightly licked her lips with her tongue, like a little squirrel stealing a bite.

As the soft sunlight fell, Tanjiro inadvertently caught a glimpse of Makomo's face and a slight look of confusion crossed his face:

"Miss Makomo, why is your face so red?"

Chapter 148 Absolutely Not To Be Forgiven (6/4 (Two chapters combined, bonus chapters))

"Miss Makomo, why are your cheeks so red?"

Tanjiro looked at Makomo with some confusion.

He inhaled slightly through his nose, just like his younger sister Nezuko had done back then. When he asked that question, he could smell the same flustered scent he had when he asked his sister that question—a scent of guilt.

"Tanjiro, you must have seen it wrong."

Makomo took a bite of the candied hawthorn, then quickly put the mask on, covering her face so that no one could see her face anymore.

"I'm not blushing at all."

At this moment, Makomo was especially grateful to her most respected teacher, Urokodaki. Fortunately, Urokodaki made a mask for her; otherwise, things would have been really bad.

Tanjiro scratched his head, somewhat confused, not thinking he had misread it.

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The town's gathering was lively. Su Mu followed everyone to watch the fire-breathing performance by the town's artists, and also saw the songstresses singing softly. He also tasted some rare fine wine at the party.

Amidst the bustling crowd, Su Mu, along with everyone else, saw a large group of people surrounding the courtesan. He watched for a while, but after seeing her appearance, he was somewhat disappointed.

It's not that the courtesan wasn't pretty; in fact, she was indeed a beauty, but she was far from being comparable to Nezuko, Kanao, or Makomo. Moreover, this was before Nezuko and the others had fully matured.

They also took Tanjiro to experience the unique hot spring baths of the area. Naturally, they were divided into separate baths. Makomo took Kanao to the women's bath, while Somaki took Tanjiro to the men's bath.

However, since it wasn't winter, the hot spring bath was just so-so. If it were in the cold winter, I imagine it would have felt much better.

Along the way, they bought bags and bags of things, and in the end, poor Tanjiro ended up becoming a rickshaw puller.

As we strolled around, it got dark before we knew it.

Perhaps because it was a rare gathering, the town was still very lively at night, with many people and many lanterns of all kinds. It seemed that today was some special festival.

"boom!"

With a loud bang, Su Mu couldn't help but look up at the sky. Brilliant fireworks rose into the air, streaking across the night sky like beautiful stars, making the entire night even more beautiful.

Su Mu held Kanao's hand and watched the beautiful fireworks. Makomo had moved closer to the side at some point and also looked up at the fireworks in the night sky.

"very beautiful."

Su Mu praised it, saying that although it was far inferior to the fireworks of his time, it was indeed quite good here.

As the fireworks went off, the crowds became much livelier at night. Fireworks are a rare treat for this place, and even those who had kept their doors closed opened them at this time.

Before they knew it, more and more people had gathered on the street.

The crowd gradually grew denser, with everyone looking up excitedly at the beautiful scenery.

Sensing the crowd, Su Mu shielded Kanao in front of him and saw her excitedly watching the fireworks in the sky with her pink and purple eyes.

Perhaps it was the crowds, or perhaps everyone was filled with excitement and joy, but in Su Mu's eyes, the fireworks, which were still far from perfect, became even more beautiful.

Actually, watching fireworks is mostly about enjoying the atmosphere.

Watching the fireworks bloom once again under the dark night sky, Su Mu couldn't help but think of Akaza. When Akaza was still human, he probably made a vow to protect his loved one under such a night sky of fireworks. But in the end, he still couldn't protect what he cherished.

Having lost the person he was protecting, he intended to die, but he encountered Muzan Kibutsuji, who turned him into an immortal being. He also forgot his past and became a demon driven only by the obsession to become stronger.

The crowd grew increasingly dense, and Makomo was pushed close to the man, their hands accidentally touching.

The girl's ears suddenly started to burn and quickly turned red.

She immediately withdrew her hand, but couldn't help glancing at the man again. Seeing that he didn't seem to notice, she breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a little disappointed.

"boom!"

Another firework rose into the sky, blooming into beautiful petals.

What was a common sight of fireworks and firecrackers in his time was a rare and beautiful sight in the world, and many people cheered.

The cheers carried far in the quiet night.

Feeling the joy of the crowd, Su Mu felt much more relaxed. The atmosphere of the environment can really affect a person's mood.

Makomo had moved closer to the man, standing side by side with him, watching the fireworks rise again.

Not long after

The girl's small hand inadvertently reached out and gently touched his hand.

It quickly shrank back again.

After a long time, it seemed like another accidental touch, but this time, the girl didn't pull her hand away; the girl's soft hand and the man's hand were pressed together.

Another firework rose, beautiful sparks blooming in the night sky. The colorful light reflected in the man's eyes. Makomo also watched the beautiful fireworks in the night, her eyes reflecting the man's expression as he watched them.

The fireworks didn't last long and quickly dissipated.

As the fireworks ended, the onlookers returned to their homes, the crowds gradually dispersed, and the streets became less congested.

Su Mu lowered his head and looked at the small hand next to the back of his hand.

Makomo turned her head away, looking at the spot where the fireworks had dissipated, as if she hadn't noticed what was happening. Her face, hidden by the mask, made it impossible to see what kind of expression the girl was wearing.

Su Mu seemed to have sensed something.

Suddenly, she reached out and grasped the soft little hand that was resting against the back of his hand.

The girl's delicate body trembled slightly, and she couldn't help but turn her head. Beneath the mask, a pair of beautiful eyes stared at him.

Su Mu was also looking at Makomo, who was wearing a mask.

But clearly, the girl wasn't that bold and immediately lowered her head.

"boom……"

Another firework illuminated the sky, turning the dark night into a kaleidoscope of colors, which was reflected in the smiling fox mask worn by the girl.

The girl lowered her head, watching the man's large hand grasp her small hand, her eyes sparkling with the brilliance of fireworks.

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After holding hands, they quickly let go, but the distance between them seemed to shrink instantly, giving Makomo an indescribable feeling.