"Yeah..." She muttered again.
When morning came, Akatsuru moved outside to meet with Tanjirou, excited for more training; especially with Yuko. Just as she stood with the young man, sword at the ready, the screaming of a crow alerted them.
"Listen!! Listen, I say!!" It was Kusanari, Yuko's crow, "M...Miyazuki Yuko has gone missing!! Sh-She vanished in the pursuit of the demon in the north!!" He sounded like he was trying not to cry as he flew over head. Akatsuru covered her mouth, eyes wide.
"Yuko-san...!"