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“They're so cute!”
Tanjiro beamed as he picked up a kitten from the floor. The room was filled with them. Various food bowls lined the walls and cat trees, toys and beds were spread neatly throughout the room.
Gyomei was being clambered all over his body by kittens as he sat amongst them, but he didn’t mind.
Genya just blushed with embarrassment the whole way through.
“There’s no need to be embarrassed about owning a kitten shelter, Genya! It’s great that you’re helping these animals!” Tanjiro reassured brightly.
Genya just let out a reluctant “hmph” and Gyomei smiled.
“That Tanjiro-kun is a great friend of yours, Genya-kun.”
The young soldier replied with an “I suppose so.” and proceeded to pick up a kitten.
He never let anybody see this soft side of him before, but he thought to himself, I’m glad I have a comrade who wouldn’t judge me for this, with gratitude and happiness.
The end