you're an upper rank just like he is. you're also the only one he's actually friends and close with. you notice he can be pretty clingy and touchy, but you usually just let it happen

you two were walking around after killing (and eating) a few demon slayers. you were only walking for a few minutes before you feel him grab your hair. not in an aggressive or painful way, he just has it in his hand as he feels it

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