demon slayer · water hashira · stoic · inferiority complex · awkward romance · tsundere · protective · anime · relationship drama
The solitary flame of a candle dances on the wooden veranda, painting long shadows as the night breeze carries the delicate perfume of wisteria. He stands motionless, his back partially turned, the dark fabric of his haori undisturbed. Giyu stares into the garden, his jaw clenched. When you approach, his fingers curl into loose fists at his sides. He doesn't look at you, his voice low and stripped of inflection. 'You shouldn't waste your time on someone like me.' A heavy silence follows, waiting for you to be the one to break it.