My vest is beautiful

The words Natsume Takashi said were somewhat ideal, and they sounded like empty scenes, as if anyone could say them.

——But this is not the case. Natsume Takashi has witnessed too many separations and reunions. There is a long distance in time between monsters and humans. He can say such words because he has really experienced too much. many.

Every time Mr. Cat complains that he is too easy to be deceived, and he doesn't know how to be more vigilant, but Natsume Takashi will still choose to help when he sees someone who needs help.As it is now.The warmth brought to people by the words spoken by such a child is completely different from that kind of empty talk.

Natsume Takashi really thinks so—even if he has never seen another person (or not a person), but this is really Natsume's power that he saw in those gentle god-like demon spirits, This is the first time I saw such a warm power that represents protection.

Like the half body of the soul, it firmly protects the child in front of him, and does not want him to suffer any harm, does not want him to be confused or sad—so now "he" is at a loss and doesn't know what to do.

Obviously the golden streak doesn't have a body, but Natsume Takashi himself was surprised that he could feel it so clearly.It was as if the connection between him and the child in front of him was deeper than he imagined.

...Speaking of children, they should be about the same age, right?And the age of monsters cannot always be calculated by the age of humans, so Natsume Takashi shouldn't call Shi Wu that way.But intuitively, I always feel that this little monster who borrowed his face seems to have not grown up yet.

In other words, it was because of the parting of an important person that he became less calm like a child who lost his protective cover.

Because Mr. Cat has also changed his own appearance, and he has encountered too many types of monsters. Looking at it, he is not uncomfortable with the face that is exactly the same as his own.

Natsume Takashi was sitting next to the young man, not talking - because those who have never experienced separation, those who have not really experienced that kind of emotion, cannot empathize with the words they say.

Natsume Takashi also knew that at this time, what the other party needed was not necessarily comfort, just letting him stay where he was alone might be enough.

Although the mind knows it, it still can't let it go.So as time goes by, the night gets darker, and the forest at night is always more dangerous.

But Mr. Cat's behavior of lying not far away from him all the time brought enough sense of security to Natsume Takashi.

Natsume Takashi can only be thankful that he told Aunt Tazi in advance that he would not go back today, otherwise Aunt Tazi and the others would be in a hurry if they didn't go home at this point.

I don't know if it's because we stayed together for a while, so that the Mr. Monster next to me lost that tense feeling, but relaxed a little bit, resting his chin on his knees, those clear and quiet pupils slowly opened up. turned to him.

Shi Wu has already guessed that his vest is the boy in front of him, and he also knows the general character design and name.

But there was no task, and my brother didn't say what he was going to do, so Shi Wu was a little confused.My brother said that it takes energy to stay in different worlds... But now that he stops here, he doesn't know what to do or what to say.

You can't waste energy, but you are worried that you will hurt your brother if you make your own decisions.

Shi Wu simply didn't do anything, and ended up dragging Natsume Takashi, who was always with him, to the present time.

Try to talk about it?No time to think.Natsume Takashi has a unique temperament that makes people want to express all their problems, sorrows and helplessness. It is a kind of feeling that makes people feel kind and trustworthy——

But where to start?

Shi Wu thought for a long time before slowly speaking the second sentence with Natsume Takashi.

"He..." How should I put it?Are you talking about the existence of those ghosts in order to resurrect yourself?Still have to say, is it the price that you don't even want to think about?

"He's just an ordinary person." Shi Wu made such an opening statement, and his eyes shifted again, not falling on Natsume Takashi.

"He is my family, a very important person..." Shi Wu knew the identity and experience of Natsume Takashi, he just wanted to say it suddenly, he wanted to express his emotions, and wanted to let his silent brother , hear your own thoughts.

"Someone told me, many people told me that I am a descendant of someone very powerful, that I am different and that I need my strength." That was the first time he met Mrs. Tianyin.

Mrs. Tianyin was the most beautiful person he had ever seen, like a birch fairy.

but……

"He told me that I was just an ordinary person, the same as everyone else, an ordinary person of no use. He said that there was nothing special about me, and that I couldn't even protect myself, so how could I protect others."

The elder brother always said these words to hit him.

"But that's not what he really thinks." He knew that his brother had always been gentle.

"He just hopes... that I will not be in danger. He would rather hide me, where no one will approach, where no danger will approach, and use everything he has to protect me."

Shi Wu blinked his eyes. After saying these words, his mood was unexpectedly calm, as if he was telling another person's story.

What's next?Next, they encountered a ghost, and the elder brother died, but when he died, he blessed his younger brother to the gods and Buddhas that he did not believe in, admitted his gentleness and strength, but hoped that he would live a safe life.

Then, as judged by the lord and the others, Tokito Muichiro did possess a very powerful fighting talent, and his joining gave the Ghost Killing Team an extra pillar.

He encountered many dangers, forgot his brother and his family, until he encountered a very scary ghost, and when he was dying, he remembered everything.

And then...he died too.

But the story didn't end here, as if fulfilling his words before he died, his brother came back again, guarding him again in a way that Shi Wu never understood.

Protection in the past was to strike with words and keep him from going to dangerous places.The current protection is concealment, using everything in oneself, even the little things like emotions, my brother has paid attention to them all.

Only, did not admit his identity.I don't want to tell my brother the whole truth.

Picking and picking, telling stories that don't involve the truth, Shiwu doesn't expect any response, and doesn't think the other party can get the answer he wants.

It's just...a sudden desire to talk to someone.Obviously, he never talked to Tanjiro about these things...

Probably because Natsume Takashi is a stranger.To strangers, these words can be spoken more naturally.

Natsume Takashi didn't say those natural comforts, but showed real slight reactions from time to time with Shi Wu's words.After Shi Wu finished speaking, he looked over gently, and under the illumination of the moonlight, he said in a soft tone: "What do you hope... what will he do?"

"Do you want an explanation?"

Shi Wu thought about it seriously, and then shook his head, because his brother never needs his consent, nor does he need to explain to him what to do.

Natsume Takashi's attitude was even softer: "Do you hope that he will stop protecting you and stop paying for you?"

This question is for sure, it was what Shi Wu wanted to tell his brother all the time before—but when Natsume Takashi said this, Shi Wu was suddenly stunned.

...Don't you want your brother to protect you?He really shouldn't bother his brother, but why can't he answer this question with certainty?

Natsume Takashi knew the answer, he never said anything to hurt people, but asked instead: "Do you think that you are used to his protection and dedication?"

Facing the confused face of the little monster whose face was exactly the same as his own, Takashi Natsume smiled slightly: "No."

"You just... hope he can be by your side."

Because they are twins who have been closely linked since birth, mutual protection between them is a matter of course.Because he is the older brother, the older brother has always protected himself.Because he is the younger brother, it is natural for him to hold his brother's hand.

If not for accidents, they will never be separated.

Shitou Muichiro will not refuse help from his older brother, because Ichiro is an older brother.But this dedication has never been one-sided - because they are brothers and twins.

"You hope that you can face everything together. Whether it's good or bad."

Natsume Takashi's tone is like the current moonlight, lightly falling on Shi Wu's body.

"Go and speak out your own thoughts." Natsume Takashi saw that the gold on the little monster in front of him suddenly became more prosperous, and after the stronger power surrounded him, he knew that his goal had been achieved.

The boy who could see the monster laughed: "He won't reject you."

"It's like you said. Because you're family."

Like a dream, the encounter between Natsume Takashi and many monsters is always like a bubble. After a short encounter, it is an eternal parting.

The golden soul was as beautiful as the sunlit foam on the sea, Natsume Takashi watched the confused little monster disappear before his eyes, stood up and stretched.

Then he glanced at Mr. Cat who was about to fall asleep, and there was an obvious blue vein on the top of his head: "Hey! Fat cat! Wake up!"

"Who are you talking about being fat!" Cat teacher immediately jumped up, using his own gravity to press Natsume Takashi's fragile shoulders.

After letting Natsume Takashi feel the unbearable weight of life, Mr. Cat yawned, "Okay, let's go back, Natsume."

"Let's go back." Natsume Takashi smiled, and asked curiously after leaving that position: "Speaking of which, I forgot to ask why he turned into my appearance... I don't know if he has an affair with Grandma Reiko. relation?"

Teacher Cat made another laughing sound, mocking Natsume's ignorance.Natsume couldn't tell, couldn't Mr. Cat, who uses his sense of smell to distinguish humans, not be able to tell the difference?

—Stupid Natsume, that "monster" you speak of is yourself.

Moreover, from the very beginning, the other party seemed unable to hear his own voice.Teacher Cat thought thoughtfully.

"Oh! Why are you hitting me!" Teacher Cat wailed violently.

"Because Mr. Kitty, your laughter really makes me angry?" Natsume Takashi responded naturally.

"—Bastard Natsume!!"

They were noisy all the way, heading back home.