Somewhere in Time

by stormilys

"You do look like him," Shinobu warily conceded, studying his features before taking in his bizarre haori, the dated uniform, the blade at his hip. "…But you're not really my Tomioka-san, are you?" A blood demon technique sends Giyuu to another time, to another universe where the world is kinder, and where its Kochou Shinobu is perhaps a little too close to its Tomioka Giyuu.

7. In the Meantime

In the Meantime

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With mounting interest, Giyuu observed as Shinobu moved about the apartment. It was 'his' place, she said, and that he could stay here in the meantime. "The bath is ready! I also prepared some clothes for you inside."

Giyuu gave into his curiosity. "You said 'he' lives here."

"I did… Why?"

"Do you live here, too?" He watched her turn a perplexing shade of crimson. "You know your way around."

"No, I… live nearby." Giyuu frowned. Somehow her answer seemed lacking. "If you want though… I can stay here tonight? Just in case?"

Giyuu didn't pause to consider it. "Please."