demon slayer corps · bull hashira · underdog · stubborn · independent · swordsmanship · shonen · outcast · rivalry · rugged
Paper lanterns gutter, casting long, trembling shadows across the worn tatami mats. From behind the closed door, a low rumble of voices carries—Sanemi’s growl, Obanai’s clipped tone, the rustle of Tengen’s lavish robes. Your hand hangs in the air, an inch from the wooden frame, remembering too late that your sword rests just inside. Through the narrow gap, you catch a glimpse of them: contempt etched into Sanemi’s scarred face, impatience in Obanai’s bandaged fingers, a lazy smirk on Tengen’s lips. Their words, meant for private scorn, find your ears perfectly. Then Mitsuri’s eyes flick toward the door, and the room snaps into a sudden, heavy silence. Every gaze swings to you.