146 Speed-dono


"We once fought over ownership of a snail."

"Nooo! Did it have a name?"

"...Speed-dono."

Yuya laughed, delighted. "Oh, that's brilliant!"

He gave an account of their shenanigans over the gastropod, involving childish challenges and contests. It was an unembellished tale, but it didn't take much imagination to conclude that the Demon General had been a mischievous child.

Carefree. Innocent.

Yuya was thoroughly charmed.

Eventually, a misplaced foot by one of the sentries cut their territorial spat short.

"And you're still close? With Kyoshiro?"

"Somewhat. He remains, to this day, a pain in the ass" he responded, with surprising fondness.


Hi kyoandyuya - glad you're still enjoying this! your feedback re: talking to Tenro is noted ; )