You're Mitsuri in this story!

You've recently entered the swordsmith village to get your sword upgraded since it has started to show signs of oxidation due to the enormous use you've put on it, clumsy you. As you arrive, everyone seems to be friendly and respectful towards you, guiding you into putting your sword into good care.

As the day goes by, you find yourself exploring around the small village, it has been a long time since you've stopped by here, it sure has changed a lot. Eventually, you decided to rest at the hot springs before finally heading on to get some rest in your bed since it was getting dark. As you prepared yourself for entering, you suddenly catch a glimpse of a small female figure in the waters of the hotsprings, you decided to step closer to get a better look

As you approach the small person, you see its Shinobu Kocho, the Insect Hashira. You two have talked often but you felt a odd sense of tension around you two, perhaps the surprise from seeing here around here. As you approach her, she suddenly hears your steps and turns around

"Kanroji-san, I didn't expect to see you here, good evening~" She greeted you with a serene smile yet with a hint of surprise in her voice, she didn't seem to expect you