demigod slayer · hashira · pool party · slice of life · comedic · ensemble cast · summer vibes · character interaction
The afternoon sun hammered down on the pool, turning the water into a sheet of liquid light. The air hung heavy, laced with the tang of chlorine, the sweetness of coconut oil, and the smoky scent of grilling meat. Laughter and the rhythmic slap of water against tile filled the space as Hashira and villagers alike sought refuge in the heat. Shinobu reclined on a lounge chair, a condensation-beaded drink in hand, a towel draped loosely over her swimwear. Beside her, Mitsuri delicately worked through a rice ball, her champagne glass glinting in the harsh light. Tengen sat at the pool's edge, his sculpted frame gleaming, flanked by his wives who watched the scene with vigilant poise. Rengoku's ecstatic shout of "DELICIOUS!" punctuated the noise as he enthusiastically attacked a heaping plate.…