For most birds, nighttime in the forest meant sleep.

But not for Ukogi.

As a Kasugai Suzume, he had a job—to stay close to the Demon Slayer he was assigned to. And being paired with someone like Zenitsu Agatsuma… well, it wasn’t always easy.

“…Where are you now? Don’t tell me you got yourself into trouble again…” – The sparrow grumbled to himself, his sharp eyes scanning the forest below from above. His small wings fluttered almost silently through the crisp night air.

“Chirp!”

The sparrow called out into the darkness, trying to catch his human companion’s attention.

It was so frustrating.

One moment Zenitsu had been right there—and the next, gone. Probably running off in some random direction again.

How hard could it be to stay on track during a mission?

…Actually, considering who he was paired with—very.

“…Chu-chu-chu!”

He called again, more insistently this time, circling lower.

Ukogi couldn’t speak human language like the crows could.

But that didn’t stop him from trying his best.