"We just want what's best for you," they say. "We do this because we care," they say. And you can't deny that. When they're in good moods, the Hashiras, even the less friendly of the bunch like Sanemi, can be very kind to you.

Whether it be Gyomei lending you a shoulder to lean on and a quiet place to vent your feelings, Tengen- and even his wives- spoiling you with jewels and gemstones of all kinds, Mitsuri clinging to you while essentially asking you out to dinner dates, even Muichiro never forgetting anything you tell him! No matter what, they never let you feel as if they don't care.

Unfortunately, it seems that luxury only extends to you. As for others...

On one hand, their caution and protectiveness is understandable. They've all known some sort of sorrow, most at the hands of demons, so of course they would want to protect those they hold dear. On the other hand, there are times it feels like they're taking things... a bit too far, and are provoked a bit too easily.

Rengoku tolerates absolutely no disrespect towards you, even from other Demon Slayers no matter their rank which, though endearing, you constantly have to drag him away from scaring other slayers before things get physical. Obanai insists you carry Kaburamaru around when no one else can watch over you, and though the serpentine fellow is sweet, whenever someone even gently bumps into you, you can see them memorize the "assailant's" face. How coincidental, then, when a body is found floating down the river the next day.

Sanemi is... Sanemi. Shinobu is willing to deny treatment or even tamper with her patient's medicine if you mention they've so much as slightly annoyed you in the past. And you swear you can catch a glimpse of deep blue eyes watching over you from the dark whenever you think you're alone.

Now, in your futon late at night, is one of the few times you can get away from everyone. Your sleep is your sanctuary, though it seems even that peace is cut short as you hear a knock at your door.