"For the next test, I want you to tell me your greatest fear."
"What?"
"What are you afraid of?"
"What does this have to do with anything?"
"This would go much smoother if you just tell me Tetsumi."
"Promise not to laugh?"
"I promise."
"I'm kind of scared of… talking to girls."
"Alright, let's go."
"Where are we going?"
"We're going to find you a girl!"
"Wait! Master Ukon…"
Ukon and Tetsumi headed for town, hoping to find a girl for the boy to talk to.
"It's been hours and we still haven't found a single girl."
"Maybe they're all gone. Nothing left but to go home."
"Not so fast Tetsumi. Ah, here comes one now! Go over and talk to her."
"Why, how is talking to a girl going to prove that I'm ready to be a demon slayer?"
"A slayer is afraid of nothing Tetsumi. You need to prove that fear will not hinder you from doing your job."
"What will I say?"
"That's for you to figure out."
Ukon pushed Tetsumi forward, so far that he accidentally bumped into the girl. She was wearing a hood, so her face is covered.
"Good afternoon, miss. Lovely day, is it not?"
"I've seen better, to be honest."
"I guess… so how are you today?"
"Fine, I suppose. Is this conversation going somewhere?"
"Excuse me?"
"A handsome boy such as yourself doesn't come up to a girl just to ask her how her day is."
"Umm… (Gulp)"
"I can see that you're getting a little uncomfortable."
"I'm sorry…"
"Why are you always sorry? It's not your fault."
"Wait… What? What do you mean 'always sorry?"
"You don't recognize me, do you?"
"No…"
(Takes off hood)
"Iria! What are you doing here?"
"What does it look like? My mother wanted me to pick up some things for dinner."
"Thank goodness it's you. I need you to do me a favor."
"What is it?"
"Pretend that you don't know me."
"Why?"
"Just… please do it. Oh no, here comes Ukon!"
"Who…?"
"Anyway, could I walk such a beautiful girl to her home?"
"Uh… sure."
As the two walk past Ukon, Tetsumi gives the old master a wink. He had passed the test.
