studiobondurri Chapter 103 Ding! Your order for "Rival in Love" has arrived!
Chapter 103 Ding! Your order for "Rival in Love" has arrived!
Shugo was very unhappy that this white-haired kid had still joined.
Muzan, that disobedient child, needs to be taught a lesson.
So, Shugo went out specifically to find a merchant who specialized in selling small animals to important people.
Do you sell squirrels?
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The vendor looked bewildered; keeping squirrels as pets is no longer fashionable.
He has cats and dogs here, and they're all incredibly beautiful!
There were no squirrels.
"Well... I have a lot of cats here too. Give me some time, and I'll definitely find them!" Under Shugo's murderous gaze, the merchant quickly changed his tune.
So what if there are no squirrels!
He could spend a lot of money to buy it from a hunter!
The merchant hugged the deposit left by Hiraga and kissed it. "Where did this silly nobleman come from? He actually gave so much!"
Within a few days, Shugo obtained an adorable squirrel of excellent quality. In particular, the squirrel's fur was a one-to-one replica of the one Muzan had once owned.
It was worth all the money and effort he spent searching for this squirrel.
"I'll help you recall the past for free, Muzan. You don't need to thank me!" Shuugo thought to himself without changing his expression.
After putting the squirrel into a bamboo cage, Shugo hurriedly returned to the Sato residence.
The captured squirrel: trembling! Mom! There's a monster!
"Muzan, come here, I have a gift for you."
Shugo revealed an exceptionally kind smile as he spoke to the adorable little girl, Muzan.
This scene looks like a sinister scene of a creepy uncle abducting a little girl!
Muzan's expression was extremely suspicious.
He had just angered Shugo the day before yesterday, and these past few days he's been trying his best to please him, but Shugo is still distracted. What new idea is he coming up with to torment him?
However, Muzan was still very curious about the gift.
Shugo hadn't given him a decent gift over the years, except for that oil-paper umbrella with spider lilies.
An object covered in a black cloth was placed on the table.
Muzan opened the black cloth and his pupils dilated in shock when he saw that familiar demon.
Hiiragi, why did you bring this thing back?!
A series of painful memories of past battles of wits and courage flashed through my mind.
So, are there any less painful memories?
Yes, there is!
When the squirrel died, Muzan felt a tiny bit of pity for its kind.
Kill him! He must be killed!
This idea took root firmly in Muzan's mind.
Muzan heard Shugo say gently, "I didn't expect you to have made friends now. You must miss your childhood."
Who misses the days when they were sick like they were dead?
Shugo gave a fake smile: "I remember you used to keep squirrels as friends."
Don't spout nonsense!
That's what you asked me to raise!
Muzan was dumbfounded. When did Shuugo turn bad? He would never have lied so blatantly before.
Using his skill in deceiving political enemies, Shugo said calmly, "I just happened to find an identical squirrel, so you can look at it and reminisce about the past."
Muzan: ...Do you want to recall the past when you were tricked?
Under Shugo's gentle gaze that made even demons uneasy, Muzan dared not refute and slunk away with the cage in his arms.
Muzan, carrying the cage, went straight to Rui's place and threw the cage to Rui as soon as he opened the door.
"I'm tired, you take care of this squirrel."
Muzan let go and ran away.
Tired from the sudden attack: ...
Lei looked at the cage in his hand, and the squirrel squeaked at him.
Is this considered a...gift?
*
Seeing Muzan take the gift, Shugo secretly watched Rui and Muzan's actions.
Just as he had expected.
As expected, Muzan will pass the buck to Rui, directly shifting the responsibility.
This act of shirking responsibility has been Muzan's habit for many years.
And perhaps they've been bothered and annoyed by these past few days.
Thinking of this, Shugo's face darkened, and he felt very annoyed with Rui.
It was one thing for that kid to attack him back then, but these days that kid has clearly shown his lust for Sato Reika.
Don't you like playing house?
Isn't it because you're attached to the bonds of family?
You're always bothering my daughter, ugh, Muzan, what are you doing here!
Please wake up!
'Sato Reika' has absolutely no blood relation to you!
Shugo roared inwardly, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, or a golden shaded dog whose territory had been invaded by a wild beast.
Why did it turn out like this?!
Lei always follows Muzan around like a shadow.
Upon closer reflection, he realized that Muzan's harassment was a direct result of his own experience raising Muzan back then.
Muzan liked him back then, and now he can't live without him.
Now, even when people are tired, they're just imitating others!
How did he even manage to create a rival for his affections?!
Pooh!
wrong!
There must be a pig trying to root up the cabbage he had painstakingly raised.
That’s not right either!
Hiiragi racked his brains but could not find an accurate location.
He should have moved immediately when he found out about Ayako Rei.
Why did Muzan target Rui in the first place?
Oh, it's because he casually mentioned being tired, and Muzan, who was eager to avoid official duties, went out to find someone to play with!
Shugo's face was indifferent, and he felt a sting in his face.
However... it's just a little tiredness.
Shugo crushed the teacup in his hand without any expression.
Ha ha!
*
Despite the presence of three non-human beings, there are quite a few humans in the Sato residence, so on the surface, Shugo still adheres to normal human routines.
Even in the dead of night, Lei was still playing games with Muzan.
A real kid is tired: It's so much fun playing with my best friends (*^▽^*)
Fake Child Muzan: Playing childish games is better than handling official business! (Slacking off)
Shugo knocked on the door and came in, indicating that it was time for the children to go to sleep.
Rui's dark gaze fixed on Shugo, that annoying adult.
The unpleasantness of their first meeting was not enough to make Rui feel hatred towards Shugo, a fellow human being.
However, whenever Shugo saw his expression as if he were something dirty, Rui developed an extreme aversion to this tall, white-haired man.
Muzan: ...Here we go again.
Lei retorted confidently, "We are ghosts, we don't need to sleep."
Shugo said with dissatisfaction, "We live as humans now, and it took me a lot of effort to deal with you, the remnant of the Ayaki family. You've caused me so much trouble, brat! Be grateful to me!"
If this brat hadn't already made his presence known in public...
He wouldn't bother with that; he would have sent that brat to the academy long ago to hone his knowledge.
The treatment that all twelve demon moons receive in the original story is certainly not something you, the fifth lower moon, can be exempted from!
(Doma, Akaza: Absolutely! Absolutely!)
Kokushibo, the only one who didn't attend the academy: ...
Doma, Akaza, Gyokko, Daki, and Gyutaro: We have a traitor among us!
Upon hearing this, he was so tired that his face turned dark.
He can't stand anything related to the word "Ayaki" now.
That would only remind him of what happened that day, and then he would be consumed by regret.
After hitting the little bear where it hurt, Shugo didn't bother to look at the brat and instead opened his arms to Muzan.
Muzan abandoned his companions (according to Rui) without hesitation and rushed straight into Shuuga's arms.
Shugo lowered his head slightly, kissed the girl's soft forehead, and then picked her up.
Exhausted and stunned, he subconsciously reached out Er Kang's hand.
Wait a minute! Aren't we on the same side?
Muzan leaned close to Shugo's ear and whispered something.
Is Shugo jealous?
A slight smile played on Muzan's lips, making the young girl's face even more adorable.
Shugo pursed his lips, looked down at the cunning progenitor of demons, and suddenly, a helpless sigh escaped his lips.
"Don't be upset, I want you to show that you care about me more." Muzan hugged his neck, and the child's soft, pouty cheeks rubbed against the face of the adult he was leaning on, his voice soft and coquettish.
"Shugo is always so busy, it seems like he only cares about his career."
"Show me more concern!"
Muzan's clear red eyes reflected Shuugo's image, as if Shuugo was the only one in the other's eyes.
Hiiragi's feelings were complicated and hard to understand.
Kibutsuji Muzan, when did you become so good at this?
And the fact that I became like that because I was tired is definitely partly your fault for leading me astray!
The heartbroken boy was left alone indoors.
Young man!
First love is heartbreak!
Shugo: I'm helping an innocent young man! Preventing him from being deceived in matters of the heart!
Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.
Muzan, that scumbag, just uses Rui as a tool to enhance their relationship.
Even with the added benefit of knowing his past self, it wasn't enough to make Muzan open his heart and soul!
In the original story, Muzan was exhausted. He only killed the Lower Moon to vent his anger, without taking any revenge. He even felt that Rui retained too much human emotion.
The exhaustion of being forced into being a part of sex play: ...