You Missed a Spot
Night had already fallen when Shinobu-san was finally satisfied with their haul, and Tanjirou could smell rain clouds from the distance as he hefted the basket for her.
"We should hurry before it gets darker out, Shinobu-san. It's also gonna—"
But Shinobu-san only reached up to rub at a spot of dirt on his cheek. Tanjirou's thoughts derailed completely.
"How about I treat you to a meal instead?" She'd offered kindly. "Consider it my thanks for helping me out!"
"But, it's not..." He began to protest, but then Shinobu-san began to pout. And Tanjirou knew it's all over for him.