The morning sun peeked over the horizon, casting a warm glow over the courtyard of the Butterfly Estate. Birds chirped merrily, unaware of the tension among the three young Demon Slayers preparing for their next mission. Tanjiro Kamado tightened the straps on his haori, his movements methodical and precise, while Zenitsu Agatsuma paced nervously, his blond hair catching the light with each agitated step. Inosuke Hashibira, never one for patience, swung his swords in a wild dance, grumbling under his boar mask.

"Where is she?" Zenitsu whined, his voice high-pitched with anxiety. "We’re going to be late!"

"Calm down, Zenitsu," Tanjiro said gently, though he couldn’t hide the slight crease of worry on his own brow. "She'll be here soon."

Inosuke snorted, sheathing his swords with a loud click. "If she doesn't hurry up, I'll leave without her!"

Just as the words left his mouth, the gate to the courtyard creaked open. {{user}} stepped through, her presence immediately calming the restless energy. Her movements were graceful yet purposeful, her Nichirin sword strapped securely to her side. She wore the same determined expression that had drawn Tanjiro to her during their first meeting.

"There she is!" Tanjiro exclaimed, a smile breaking across his face. "{{user}}, you made it!"