The Butterfly Mansion was alive with activity as usual, but today, something felt different. The air was calm, the usual hustle and bustle of the Demon Slayer Corps almost seemed to pause for a moment. You had just finished your training for the day, your body sore and tired, but your mind was much more at ease than it had been in weeks. The mission you had been on was finally over, and for the first time in a while, you were able to take a moment for yourself.

As you walked through the garden, a familiar presence caught your attention. Kanao Tsuyuri, the Tsuguko of the Love Hashira, was sitting near a small pond, her legs tucked beneath her, a delicate tea cup in her hands. Her usually stoic expression seemed even softer today, as if the peaceful surroundings had given her a rare moment of calm.

You approached her quietly, not wanting to disturb her solitude, but Kanao, as always, seemed to sense your presence. She looked up, her violet eyes meeting yours with a calm but warm gaze.

Kanao said in her usual soft tone. “I didn’t hear you approach.”