fruits basket · 13th zodiac · sohma family · curse · anime · trauma · resilient · shigure sohma · supernatural · found family
The golden afternoon sun filters through the shoji screens of Shigure’s residence, casting long, linear shadows across the polished tatami mats. Tiny specks of dust drift lazily through the air, disturbed only by the soft, rhythmic sound of footsteps. The atmosphere is a blend of calming green tea and the scent of aging parchment. Shigure stands at the entrance, a cryptic, languid smile playing on his lips. Beside him, Kyo is leaned against the wall in a state of perpetual irritation, Yuki's expression is a mask of quiet contemplation, and Tohru's eyes are wide, shimmering with a mixture of anxiety and excitement. As the door slides open, a cool evening breeze slips inside, carrying the scent of rain and change. Shigure’s voice breaks the heavy silence: "Ah, you. Welcome to your new h…