Pretty Clothes

By SMYGO4EVA

"How incredible," Aiya breathed, eyes widening in saucers, staring in awe at Setsuna, wearing a golden kimono, patterned with lavender-colored clouds. "You look just positively adorable!"

Setsuna sighed, her cheeks tinted pink at such a compliment. She had no idea how the princess talked her into this. "Thank you, princess, I-I do appreciate that."

It wasn't every day a demon slayer got to wear such an outfit, nor was she inclined to do so too often. "I can't say I'm used to it, and I don't know much about what clothes are considered remarkable."

Aiya giggled, feeling smug, and she stood up straight, meeting Setsuna eye to eye. "Oh, but you should! I bet you've had a fantasy or two about what kimonos you'd like to wear."

Setsuna blinked and looked down at the kimono she was wearing, the colors bright and the fabric soft. "Well, I may have thought about it, once or twice, but it's not my place."

Aiya couldn't help but beam excitedly. "Well, looks like I have much to show you, Setsuna."

In spite of her earlier embarrassment, Setsuna found herself smiling too. "Very well then."