Tanjiro was a bit surprised when he heard what the Raven said: "Hey! Is the next mission starting so soon?"
"Come on! Come on!" the Raven kept repeating.
"We've rested for one night; it's almost time. Let's go, Tanjiro," said Xander.
After Xander's words, Tanjiro had nothing else to say.
"Yes, Senior Xsmder."
After several days of traveling, Xander and Tanjiro arrived in Asakusa, Tokyo, at night. Asakusa, Tokyo, was quite a developed city. Even at night, Asakusa was bustling with life, with bright lights and wine on the streets.
Upon arriving in Asakusa, Tanjiro was completely stunned. The highly developed city, with its various modern amenities and buildings, undoubtedly amazed Tanjiro, a child who grew up in the mountains selling coal.
"Has the city developed to this extent? It's so bright even at night!" Tanjiro stood amidst the crowd.
Seeing Xander 's calm demeanor, Tanjiro couldn't help but ask:
"Senior Xamder, why aren't you surprised at all? It's my first time in a city like this! It's as bright as day even at night, and it seems even busier than during the day."
Hearing this, Xamder pretended to be surprised: "Ah! There are so many people here! It's as if it's daytime!"
Seeing Xander 's half-serious surprise, Tanjiro sighed: "Senior, please, at least try to pretend a bit more sincerely."
"Oh? Really?" Xander smiled gently.
Thanks to Xander 's joke, Tanjiro felt much more at ease.
"Thank you, Senior Xander. "
At this moment, Xander continued: "It's been so long since we set out, but Nezuko hasn't come out yet. She's been resting for so long, let her get some fresh air."
"That's right. I wonder what Nezuko will think when she sees this."
Saying this, Tanjiro placed the wooden box on the ground and called Nezuko.
Nezuko opened her eyes and saw the magnificent scenery of Asakusa in Tokyo. Her eyes widened, and she looked so adorable.
"Nezuko is so cute," said Tanjiro, and Xander couldn't resist patting Nezuko on the head.
Xander's patting made Nezuko's eyes crinkle into a crescent with pleasure.
Then Xander took Nezuko's small hand and said: "Let's take a walk around. We're hungry too. "Let's see what treats are in Asakusa, Tokyo."
"Yes, Senior Xander ."
Tanjiro put the wooden box on his back, and the three of them, along with the Demon, set off to explore Asakusa in Tokyo.
Xander bought some treats and gave some to Tanjiro, but since Nezuko had a bamboo tube, she couldn't try the treats.
So, Xander led Nezuko ahead, while Tanjiro watched from behind.
Seeing Xander's demeanor, Tanjiro thought, "Senior Xander has believed in Nezuko and me from the very beginning and has helped us a lot. Senior Xander has cared for us like a brother."
"And seeing Xander, it seems he really cares for Nezuko..."
"Tanjiro, what are you thinking about?"
Xander 's voice interrupted Tanjiro's thoughts.
"Ahem! Nothing! Senior Xander, let's continue shopping." Seeing Tanjiro's flustered expression due to his fib, Xander smiled gently and didn't ask further.
After some time walking, Xander and Tanjiro saw a noodle vendor under a street lamp on a quiet street. There were benches next to the cart for customers to sit and eat their noodles.
Possibly due to the location's relative seclusion, there were no customers at that time. Only a bald vendor was sitting on a bench, leisurely smoking.
Xander, Tanjiro, and Nezuko sat down on the bench."Boss, please give us two bowls of soy sauce noodles," Xander said to the bald vendor.
"Ah! Sure! Please wait a moment!" the Boss responded, putting away his pipe and then standing up to prepare the noodles for Xander and Tanjiro.
As soon as they sat down, Nezuko leaned against Xander 's shoulder, and a slight smile appeared on his face.
When Tanjiro saw this scene, he felt a small pang of jealousy, but it also confirmed his thoughts.
"Indeed, Senior Xander really cares for Nezuko. If Nezuko stays with Senior Xander, I think it would be a good choice."
"How about it? Have you noticed anything strange?" Xander asked.
"It's my first time in a place like this, too many people, so..." Tanjiro said, a bit embarrassed.
"No worries, we're just here to investigate. If there's nothing, that's best. If there is, we can only handle it," Xander replied indifferently.
After a while, two bowls of hot soy sauce noodles were prepared by the bald vendor and placed in the cart window.
"Soy sauce noodles are ready," the bald Boss addressed Xander and Tanjiro."Thank you very much."
Xander and Tanjiro took the noodles and prepared to enjoy the delicious meal.
At that moment, Tanjiro's expression suddenly changed, and the bowl of noodles in his hands suddenly fell to the ground.