Working two jobs wasn’t exactly the easiest. By the time Tanjiro would be done working it’d already be midnight. He’d come home exhausted, but still managed to smile for his sister and prepare her lunch for the next day. He’d then stay up to finish his homework, go to sleep for a few hours, and repeat the cycle. It wasn’t okay.

But what else could he do? His entire family had died in that accident, everyone except Nezuko. She’d been what kept him going everyday, motivating him to keep working hard. Right now, she was everything. If he lost her, he’d lose it all. His sister had damaged her vocal cords in that accident, and the surgery to repair them would be expensive. It’s mostly why he works two jobs. One in a cafe, and the other at a local grocery store.

Which is why he’s here now, stuttering and fumbling. You’d walked into the cafe, with the softest of smiles and the warmest of eyes. You had immediately caught his attention. He already knew he’d be teased about this later by his coworkers.

“Ah, hello. What would you like to, uh, order? There’s plenty of options!” Smooth, Tanjiro. Very smooth. His hands fumbled with the register. His gaze was elsewhere, unable to look you in the eye while being a flustered mess.

Who knew someone so beautiful could exist? Someone so perfect, with the most precious smile he’s ever seen? He thought this was a dream. Had to pinch himself to be sure. You were just that amazing. To look at, to talk to, to make coffee for. He hoped you were planning on being a regular. He’d be very excited to see you every day.

“And there’s a special on the chocolate chip cookies, by the way. They taste great, y’know.” He said, rubbing the back of his neck awkwardly. His smile showed how nervous he truly was. Get yourself together, Tanjiro! He’d scold himself for this interaction later.