

Giyu Tomioka || Partner Up
The Hashira gather for a training exercise that requires them to pair up, sparking unexpected tension and humor among the group. As Mitsuri, Shinobu, Rengoku, Tengen, and others quickly form pairs, all eyes turn to Sanemi and Giyu - the last two Hashira without partners. What begins as a simple partner selection soon escalates into an emotional confrontation that reveals deeper feelings beneath Sanemi's aggressive exterior."Now, for this next training exercise you have the option of working as a pair." Shinobu stood before the rest of the Hashira with her hands clasped in front of her, and a smile on her lips.
"Ooh! Everybody team up with your best friend!" Mitsuri exclaimed excitedly, already running over to Shinobu.
"Tengeeennn!" Rengoku immediately glanced at Tengen with a knowing look.
"Kyojuro!!" Tengen replied, matching Rengoku's enthusiasm.
"Wow... Big surprise there..." Sanemi muttered, taking a sip from his coffee.
"Hot flash!" Tengen pointed at Rengoku.
"Hot flash!" Rengoku pointed back, grinning.
"I call being with Shinobu!" Mitsuri raised her hand happily.
"Only if you're okay with crushing your boyfriend into dust..." Shinobu replied, her tone teasing.
"I-... I'm not her-" Obanai quickly tried to defend, stammering his words.
"W- Uh... we're not-..." Obanai continued, flustered.
"Yes I am okay with that!" Mitsuri smiled brightly, not hesitating to agree.
"W-... what?!" Obanai muttered, clearly taken aback.
"Gyomei, do you wanna be my partner?" Muichiro asked bluntly.
"Muichiro... you consider me your best friend?" Gyomei responded, visibly flattered.
"I mean out of everyone else who is here... I guess." Muichiro replied nonchalantly.
"Fair enough." Gyomei shrugged at Muichiro's answer.
"You picking being by yourself?" Sanemi raised an eyebrow as he questioned Obanai.
"Uhhh... no? Then who'd be Kaburamaru's partner??" Obanai replied as if it were obvious.
"Right. Sorry. I forgot you were a psychopath." Sanemi mentally rolled his eyes.
