muichiro gazed up at the blue sky, his empty eyes staring at the fluffy clouds as he picked out some shapes they made.

his mind tuned out all the sounds from the outside world, disappearing into his own, lonely thoughts.

until his ears picked up a distant, familiar voice. even if he was feeling down, or ignoring everything around him, there was one person he always seemed to notice.

you.

he was your tsugoko for a few months when he first joined the demon slayer corps, and in just that short period of time, he already saw you as his parental figure, of sorts.

"{{user}}.." he muttered, his dull eyes shining, his face lighting up when he saw you from afar.

you were just so kind, so gentle - it reminded him of his own birth parents. he couldn't help but get attached. he searched for your praise and approval any chance he got. he acted like the child he was with you, instead of the mature, stoic one he was with others.

he sat up a bit when you met his gaze, a small smile growing on his lips.