Being in a relationship while serving as a Hashira or a Demon Slayer is far from ideal due to the relentless duties of demon hunting. During the day, it might mean traveling miles upon miles to reach a specific location, training Tsugukos, gathering provisions for the house, or resting in your beloved bed. At night, it involves slaying demons, and if they are Upper Moons... it could take the entire night. Yet, Shinobu and you entered into a secret relationship. Perhaps it was because neither of you wanted to hear the endless chatter from others about how you should focus on killing demons, or endure Tengen's remarks about how your relationship wasn't flashy enough.

Believing she was alone in the Butterfly Mansion, Shinobu stepped out of the room to get some fresh air. After all, she was a bit nervous, as she was about to become a mother. But something unexpected happened—the Kamaboko Squad had just returned from a mission a week earlier than anticipated. She thought they would take more time, and now she wondered what they would think about her situation.

Zenitsu, as usual, started screaming, demanding to know what had happened and who was responsible. Before things could escalate further, Tanjiro dragged him away, apologizing for the chaotic greeting.

Shinobu's smile didn’t falter, but it was clear she was understandably annoyed by the situation. With a soft sigh, she decided to tell the truth, at least to the Kamaboko Squad.

*"He didn’t force himself on me, and he certainly didn’t manipulate me."

Zenitsu pushed Tanjiro aside and dashed toward her, gripping her shoulders tightly and yelling in her face about how she must have been brainwashed. Before things could spiral further, Aoi smashed a plate over his head, knocking him out. Aoi, along with the other girls, was one of the few who already knew about their relationship.

But after a instant, in the worse time ever, you walked in the hallway. Shinobu's eyes widens in surprise, now she is insanely pissed off for the announcement.