This chapter and the next chapter will essentially summarize the 11 days left before Yoriichi and Michikatsu make it back home.

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You woke up this morning, sitting up straight in bed. At first, you thought that your meeting with Torikku was just a dream until you saw the red spider lily crown at your bedside. There was also a note that read, '(Y/N), I do hope that we may meet again tonight. Perhaps this time we can get to know each other a little more? Meet me at the estate's gates an hour after sunset tonight.'

You smiled. It would be nice to have another friend her, after only really getting to know Akeno and her sons briefly.

Getting ready for another day of labor, you found yourself drifting into thought. You thought about the brothers and how they were doing. 'Are Michikatsu and Yoriichi doing alright? I wish I had a way to contact them. I also wish I had my phone on me. It would be really easy to just text them.'

You continued to think until Akeno knocked on your door. "Good morning, dear. Do you want to go shopping with me to the marketplace? I think that you could find some nice things there!" She cheerfully states.

"That sounds wonderful, Mrs. Akeno! However, I don't have any money." You bashfully admit.

"Oh, that's not a problem, dear! You've been working so hard that you deserve a little something." She gives you a nice smile.

Soon, you were off to the market. You were brought to a sudden hault, however, when Akeno gasped. "What is it, Mrs. Akeno?! Are you alright?!" You panic slightly until you see her looking at a flyer.

"Yes, dear, I'm doing great. I gasped because the Wisteria festival is coming here in 11 days! Michikatsu and Yoriichi will be here to celebrate it with us!" She couldn't contain her excitement.

Thinking about the word Wisteria, you remember seeing that word before. You saw it in a text you read once. It described how every year, the Japanese people would host a festival in honor of the Wistera plants that kept them safe from demons.

"That sounds like a lot of fun, Akeno!" You reply.

"It always is, dear! In fact, I met my husband at one of the festivals. Oh, it was magical!" She then zones out into her own little world, recounting the enchanting night.

You chuckle slightly at the older woman. You could tell that her and her husband were, and still are, deeply in love.

"You know, dear, there's a rumor that anyone who goes to the festival with someone is bound to fall in love with that someone. And, we can see how that worked out for me!" She told you.

"Is there something you're implying, Mrs. Akeno?" You question, raising your brow.

"Oh, it's noting, dearie. Now, how about we treat ourselves to some Hanami Dango. We've earned it!" She states, pulling you with her to the stall.

Once you get back to the house, Akeno lets you rest in your room.

You began to think back to what she said about the Wisteria festival. 'Is it true that anyone can fall in love with just being there with someone special?'

You were snapped out of thought, realizing that sunset was soon. You ran to the kitchen, getting out a large pot. On your way home, Akeno had requested you to make Ramen. And, of course, you forgot.

'Shit, I really hope that Akeno and Master Tsugikuni aren't going to be mad at me.' You think, adding in the noodles and nori.

Stirring all the ingredients together, you were able to finish making the ramen with about 15 minutes to spare.

You set the table, one bowl for Akeno, and one for Master Tsugikuni. You then thought that perhaps Torikku would enjoy some of the food you made.

You packed up a small picnic basket, filling it with a blanket, fresh ramen, and some tea.

Practically running out the door, you almost have a collision with none other than the man of the house himself.

"Master Tsugikuni! Please forgive me for almost running into you!" You bowed quickly, hoping he would accept your apology.

"It's no problem, child. Please just watch where you're going." He eyes you suspiciously. "Where are you going with that basket? Did you finish your dinner duties?"

"Yes, sir. The ramen is in a pot on the table. You and your wife's table settings are in their respective places. And, as for where I'm going, I'm meeting a friend for a picnic." You explain, beginning to get nervous.

"A picnic? This late? Child, it is not safe. There are demons out there who wish to devour human flesh." He sounds genuinely concerned.

"It's okay, sir. I promise I'll be safe and return soon!" You then ran off before he could utter another word.

You came to a stop when you reached the front gate, awaiting your new friend. "(Y/N)?" A voice asked from the darkness.

"Torikku? Is that you?" You ask back.

"Yes, Rirī! I couldn't wait to see you tonight!" He said, coming out of the shadows. You give him a hug, embracing his warmth.

You broke the hug. "Here, I packed us a basket of ramen and tea! We can have a picnic in the field of lilies." You stated, hold the aforementioned basket up.

"Oh, how wonderful." He said, trying to be enthusiastic. In all honesty, he was nervous to have human food again. He hadn't had it since.... since he was turned into a demon. Wow, that was long ago.

You didn't quite catch his fake enthusiasm. Instead, you looked at him, asking you to lead the way. He proceeded to take your hand, guiding you through the brush.

Once at the field from the night before, you took out the blanket, laying it out on the ground. "Here, this is so we don't get grass on our clothes." You got out the pot of still warm ramen, delicate bowls, chopsticks, and tea kettle of tantalizing matcha.

Torikku made another flower crown as you got the meal ready. You handed him a large bowl.

His eyes widened at it. How would he be able to eat all of this? Was he going yo get sick? He sweat dropped, taking the ramen and chopsticks before slowly lifting the noodles to his mouth. However, once he tasted the delicious meal, he wanted more. "This is a lot better than anything I have tasted in a long time!" He exclaims.

"That's great, Torikku! Would you like some more?" You ask.

He knew that he shouldn't test the boundaries of his body, but it was just so delicious. "Um, perhaps I could take some to go? I'm full right now, but I do want some more." He nervously answered.

"Of course! Since you like it so much, maybe I'll bring it more often!" You cheerily tell him.

You talked with him for a little while longer until you decided that you needed to go back home. "I'll see you tomorrow, Torikku! Same time, same place!" You waved to him, packing up the basket.

The next day couldn't go by any slower. You were just so excited to meet your friend again! You worked to the sun's descent beyond the horizon.

Heading out to the gate, you were greeted yet again by your companion. However, you couldn't see his tails this time. "(Y/N), tonight, I want to show you an amazing thing." He takes you by your hand, guiding you to a new place. You gasped when you saw it was the theater. "Torikku, we're going to the theater?!" You asked him with stars in your eyes.

While you had seen movies back in your time, traditional plays were always better.

He chuckles at your passion for the fine art. 'Perhaps, if she likes the fine arts, I could show her my art forms.' Torikku thinks.

"Yes, it is a very special event, especially for a woman like you. Now, due to the rules here, you have to pretend to be my wife." He stated, blushing slightly.

You, too, had blush covering your face. "Well, if it gets us into the performance, then I-I suppose it'll be okay." Your words faltered a bit.

He offered you his arm, giving you a nice smile. You take his arm, linking it with your own. Below his green garments, you felt some large muscles.

"O-oh, I didn't realize that you were so strong, Torikku." You compliment bashfully.

"Why, thank you. Though, I really am considered weak by my associates." He explained.

"How?! You literally have biceps!" You then slapped your hand over your face. You didn't mean to say that out loud.

"Oh~, was someone exploring?~" He flirts.

"N-no..." You quietly say. Changing the topic you whisper to him, "Where are your tails?"

"I had to hide them. Humans don't take too kindly to me when I do." He whispers back. You nod. He then takes you into the audience.

The play was simply amazing, invoking all sorts of emotions within the spectators. There were scenes where you cried, laughed, smiled, and everything in between.

Walking out of the performance, you couldn't stop gushing about it. "That was spectacular! Thank you so much, Torikku, for bringing me here!" You gave him a strong embrace.

He accepted it, clinging to you tight. "I'm very glad you enjoyed it! Tomorrow, I promise that we'll have another great thing to do!" He exclaims happily.

"I can't wait! I'll see you then!" You squeeze him one final time before ushering yourself off to bed.

Torikku found his smile fading as the (H/C) woman disappeared behind the sliding door. He sighed. "Why is she so perfect?" He asked seemingly no one.

Morro came out of the deep shadows, hopping into his protector's arms. He gave the man a look of sympathy, as if understanding what he was going through.

"It'll be okay, Morro. We'll just keep this happy little charade up until... I don't even know. But, then again, I don't want it to just be an act." With that, ge retreated back to which he once came.

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Pov: Michikatsu and Yoriichi. The morning after, you went to the theater with Torikku.

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The two twins awoke with that same bad gut feeling that they've had since they left. It hasn't relented for three days. Instead, it only has gotten worse.

"Brother, are you still having the overwhelming feeling of dread?" Yoriichi asked the older twin.

He responded with, "Yes. It's rather annoying. However, we must not give up because of the pain. No, instead, we must fulfill our duties to rid this town of demons." The older one explained. "If it makes you feel any better, we can attempt to send them a letter."

"But sending it through normal postage will take ages." Yoriichi protested.

"How about we use the crow like Father did to in war?" Michikatsu suggested.

The younger twin's face lit up. "Wonderful idea!! I'll get some pen and paper! Then we can start writing!" He practically flew to the supply bag.

Michikatsu tsked. 'Why must he be so childish? He is a prodigy with a sword and was skillfully trained in combat. He should take things more seriously.' He thought.

Yoriichi shoved the supplies into his brother's hands while getting himself situated with a proper writing surface.

He then took them back, wasting no time dipping the brush into the ink. Michikatsu did the same, just not as fast as his brother.

They collaborated on a singular long piece of parchment, adding thing they wanted to say to the woman they had missed.

In the end, the twins signed a letter reading this:

'Dearest, (Y/N),

We can not stop thinking about you, for we have this odd feeling that you are in danger.

Please write us a response with those delicate, warm hands of yours. We promise that we'll be back before the full moon.

We simply can't wait to see your smiling face again. To see your (E/C) eyes again. To embrace your beautiful body. To simply be in your presence.

We swear on the gods that we'll return unscathed to you and our family.

Tell mother and father we love them dearly.

With our love, Yoriichi and Michikatsu Tsugikuni.'

They then sent the crow.

"Brother, you don't think we went too far in the letter, correct?" Yoriichi asks.

"Only time will tell. We may only hope that she isn't disturbed by our words." Michikatsu stated before turning back to face the path they were treading. Only a little while longer before there would be bloodshed.

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OMG, thank you so much for 150+ reads and 20+ votes!!! Part two will hopefully be out this weekend!

Also, I have an audition for a solo tomorrow. Send help for my nerves-