The journey of dragon transformation starting from Demon Slayer

When Tokiomi, Kariya, and Aoi first met, Tousaka Tokiomi's every word, action, and gesture was always filled with impeccable elegance. No matter what he handled, he seemed to be so at ease.

That natural elegance and calmness made Kariya clearly realize the difference in "rank" between the two of them.

After Toki appeared, Kariya and Aoi's ordinary and warm daily life was disrupted.

Tokiomi was like a discordant note appearing in a piece of music that had a very smooth rhythm and melody. The young Kariya instinctively sensed a crisis with the appearance of this "Student Council President".

Because they both care about Aoi very much, they often fight openly and secretly behind Aoi's back, and accumulate a lot of grudges in secret. The parties involved feel that this is a completely ill-fated relationship.

However, because they were still students at the time, the fight between the two was covered with a thin filter in Aoi's eyes.

"My younger brother is playing with his friends." In Aoi's eyes, this is how the relationship between Tokiomi and Kariya feels.

Unlike Tokiomi who strives for perfection in everything he does, the more Kariya competes with Tokiomi, the more he realizes his own limitations.

When he was a student, he was very immature, naive, and not smart enough. Not only was he unable to take care of Aoi, but he also needed her to take care of him in return.

In addition, there is a three-year age difference between him and Aoi, which is indeed a big handicap for communication between students.

After all, for a couple, a three-year age difference has completely different meanings in school and society.

Later, Kariya keenly noticed the change in the atmosphere between the three of them, and he realized that their relationship was progressing rapidly. He also happened to run into Zouken who was preparing to pass on the magic seal.

At that time, Kariya's heart was filled with joy.

Because he discovered that he also had the potential to become a magus, this gave him a legitimate reason to compete with Tōsaka Tokiomi.

Although his qualifications were not good according to Zōken, Kariya felt that he still had a chance and that he could definitely win Aoi's heart.

However, after truly witnessing the long-standing magic of "Matou", as well as the true nature of Matou Zouken, Kariya became afraid.

He didn't want to accept such a fate and didn't want to become a puppet for Zang Yan to achieve his ambitions.

In order to protect himself, he gave up the mission of inheriting the family magic, went against the blood flowing in his body, broke with his brother, and completely cut off ties with "Matou".

After that, Kariya left his hometown and worked in other places. He only came back occasionally to see Aoi and chat with the people he cared about.

Apart from that, Kariya's life is so ordinary, so ordinary that it is no different from that of other people.

With this concern, he continued his wandering life.

Although they are not rich, they are not so poor that they cannot afford food or clothes, so they can be considered self-sufficient.

However, because he was a freelancer, even though Kariya had been working hard outside for ten years, he still couldn't even raise enough money for marriage.

Then, one year after Kariya left Matou, the news that Aoi was going to get married suddenly reached Kariya, who was working in another place.

He came back in a hurry to question Aoi, but got such a response.

"I've prepared myself mentally... it's a mistake to dream of having the happiness of an ordinary family..."

Since Aoi has said so, and he has chosen this path, Kariya can only believe in that smile, and believe that the man will bring happiness to Aoi.

In this way, Kariya could at least comfort himself that it was not meaningless to withdraw like this.

But now, why would Tokiomi destroy this hard-earned happiness with his own hands? !

What he hoped to see was Aoi's smile, not her current tearful look!

Here, when Aoi heard Kariya apologize obediently, the stiff expression on her face softened a lot.

She touched Sakura and thought to herself: As expected, Kariya knows the secret of the Matou family, but it's a pity that he didn't tell anyone.

If I had known this earlier, all of this could have been avoided...

Aoi sighed in her heart, but she kept saying, "Yes, I also feel very regretful about this matter...Kariya..."

"Even though we are allies, I never expected that Matou would treat Sakura like this!"

"After all, at that time, the gradually declining 'Matou' took the initiative to come to 'Tousaka' and made demands, making everyone think that Sakura would get a better education and training after being adopted..."

"Whether it was me, Rin, or that person, we all thought so. We naively thought that the declining 'Matou' really needed an heir. We never thought that Matou would fall into evil and abuse his important heir."

Kariya had gradually come back to his senses from his anger.

After all, he was an educated man, not an illiterate person. It was impossible for him not to understand what Aoi said.

However, after truly understanding the cause of the matter, Kariya was speechless and didn't know what to say.

This was a misunderstanding, and the reason for the misunderstanding was that Aoi and Tokiomi did not know the truth about the Matou family.

Kariya couldn't help but look back and found that the root of the problem seemed to lie with himself.

Because he was afraid of being punished by Zang Yan, he didn't dare to tell Zang Yan's secret to anyone, not even to Aoi in front of him.

Let’s not talk about Tokiomi for now. That guy was originally his love rival, and there was no way Kariya would treat him well.

But what about Aoi? Why didn't he tell Aoi? Wasn't Aoi the most important person in his life?

Does he think that after he leaves Matou, all this will have nothing to do with Aoi?

While he was still feeling proud of his "silent contribution", he never imagined that he had also planted the seeds of disaster and implicated the child of the woman he loved most in his life.

This kind of causal relationship was probably destined from the moment they met.

So...it's all my fault...

Kariya's heart skipped a beat, and feeling the pain in his heart, he let out a desperate cry in his spiritual world.

Noticing Kariya's guilty expression, Aoi spoke with tears in her eyes but in a resolute tone.

"Kariye, I know you are angry for us, I am glad that you have this heart..."

"But what I want to say is that we are no longer from the same world, Kariya..."

"Varied--!!"

In an instant, Kariya, who had not yet come to his senses, felt as if his head had been hit by a blunt object. The scene in front of him suddenly exploded and turned white.

The dizzy feeling almost made Kariya faint on the ground, especially for Aoi's words, he found it even more unbelievable.

This was the first time that Kariya truly felt the feeling of being rejected by the woman in front of him.

This kind and gentle woman made such a decisive distinction between the two sides for the first time.

Kariya showed a sad and angry expression, and asked Aoi aggrievedly: "Why, why did you say that?! Sister Aoi!!"

"I stand firmly on your side!!"

Seeing Kariya express his feelings, Aoi smiled and gently said to her useless brother: "This is a problem between Tōsaka and Matou, Kariya..."

"I believe that person will not sit idly by... You don't need to get involved..."

"I will tell him about this when I get back. Since you have already left the world of magic, please don't come back to this world that you hate..."

"..."

“Is that so…” Kariya fell silent.

After a long moment, Yanye gave a bitter smile, realizing once again his current situation.

Aoi was right. 'Matou Kariya' and 'Tousaka Aoi' are now people from completely different worlds.

Aoi said this for his own good.

But what is this feeling in my heart?

Why do I feel so unwilling?

Kariya asked with a complicated expression: "Is this really okay? Aoi..."

“I don’t know…Kariya…”

Aoi shook her head and turned to look at Sakura beside her with a sad expression on her face.

"But since Ying can appear in front of me, it means there is still a chance to remedy all this..."

Kariya sighed, shook his head and denied it: "Really... I don't think Zōken will just let Sakura go like this..."

"That old man, it feels like he'll crawl back even if he goes to hell..."

After saying that, Kariya revealed a fearful expression, which made Aoi panic.

What kind of magician is that old man named Zōken who can scare Kariya so much?

but.

Aoi looked down at Sakura, then at the white figure standing nearby.

Noticing Aoi's gaze, Tatsumi shrugged and took the responsibility: "Don't worry, I'll take care of that old bug..."

"I have some personal grudges against that guy... Even if he wants to do something naughty, he will target me first!"

"And now I can be considered as Sakura's half guardian..."

As she spoke, Tatsumi gently spread out her hands, and the little girl in her mother's arms' eyes lit up.

She broke free from Aoi's arms, then took two trot steps and threw herself onto Tatsumi's belly like a young swallow entering his arms.

"Onii-chan...will protect Sakura..."

Sakura wrapped her arms around Tatsumi's waist and turned to smile at her mother and uncle.

The tears in the little girl's eyes were still crystal clear, but the smile on her face was so touching.

Tatsumi lowered his head with a warm smile and gently stroked the little girl's head. Under the sunlight, the two people standing in the light looked as beautiful as if they had walked out of a painting.

Seeing Sakura being so close to Tatsumi, Kariya felt a pang in his heart, a pang that was almost as bitter as the feeling he had when Tokiomi took Aoi away from him.

In Kariya's memory, Sakura was more introverted than her older sister Rin. She always hid behind her sister, giving people the impression of being delicate.

She would play with her sister Rin, as innocent and cute as a puppy, which made Kariya feel particularly cherished.

However, like a child whose favorite toy was taken away, Kariya felt extremely distressed at this moment.

Damn it, damn it!! Why did it become like this? !

He had a woman he loved, and that woman gave birth to two lovely daughters!

This should be something to be happy about!

Two happy things together bring more happy things to yourself! This should be a happy thing like in a dream!

But why did it become like this?!

It's me, it's me first...

It was obviously me who came here first!

Whether it was Aoi, Sakura, or Rin, I was the first one to come!!

However, they were all taken away by others without their knowledge! !

Yanye felt aggrieved, but suddenly he was stunned.

In an instant, a petite figure flashed through his mind.

Yes, he still has the quirky Rin! He hasn't fallen to the point of having nothing!

Kariya's heart suddenly began to cheer up!

Well! He won't give up!

One day, he will live a happy life with Aoi, Rin, and Sakura!!

Thinking of this, Kariya frowned unhappily and asked Tatsumi arrogantly, "Hey! I remember your name is Tatsumi, right?! If you are just talking without any evidence, people won't trust you!"

Although he was dirty, Kariya felt that he was so great at that moment, like a wise man who exposed other people's lies.

He showed a wary expression, and continued under the gaze of Aoi and Sakura: "Who the hell are you?! You've been standing there mysteriously since a while ago! You look like you know everything!"

"I've never heard of Sakura having a brother! And you said Matou Zouken would target you?! I don't believe that!"

Kariya did not pause, his endless stream of words burst out like bullets.

"What kind of magician that old immortal is, I know better than anyone else!"

"If you want to deceive Sister Aoi in this way, I suggest you come up with another reason! At least don't be so clumsy!"

"If you don't confess everything, I won't be able to leave Sakura to you!!"

It can be seen that Kariya still cares about Sakura, but this concern is just a by-product, and it is his love for Aoi that also extends to her.

Hearing Kariya speaking to him like this, Tatsumi immediately became interested.

“Oh~? Why should I tell you? Matou Kariya!”

"You speak so righteously, and even say you don't trust me with Sakura..."

"Who do you think you are? Are you Matou Sakura's father?"

Kariya gasped, clenched his fists, and his face turned red.

At this moment, even Aoi at the side paused for breath, with a look of disbelief in her eyes.

"Varied--!!"

The woman covered her mouth in surprise, with a hint of anger in her eyes, but she did not blame the handsome boy. It seemed that she regarded his words as a joke from an outsider.