Every Step of the Way
As the night deepened, their surroundings buzzed in anticipation of the fireworks that'll serve as the festival's conclusion. Shinobu spent the better part of the festivities hovering closely by Tanjirou's side, but she wasn't sure whose hand reached for the other first the deeper they ventured into the congregation.
She didn't let go. And with how firmly Tanjirou clasped their hands together as he led her through the thicket, neither will he.
The path forward remains long, harrowing and dangerous.
But with all her certainty, Shinobu weaved her fingers through Tanjirou's, walking alongside him in every step of the way.
THE END
the deleted scenes, entitled "take delight in the fall & catch your breath" is available on ao3 only under the pseud kasugai (stormilys). read the notes please!
