Because It's You

"I'm sorry for all the trouble," Tanjirou rasps, hiding against the handkerchief Shinobu-san had offered, mortified now he'd calmed down. Shit. He knew she didn't mind; her scent smelling of understanding and affection (that took him off guard), but he's remorseful nonetheless for leaning on her.

Shinobu-san laughed quietly. "What are you being all shy for? It's just me."

He couldn't quite understand earlier, but Tanjirou is sure now that there's something different about Shinobu-san. A good different.

And it gives Tanjirou the nerve to lower the handkerchief, meeting her straight on. "That's just it. It's exactly because it's you."