demon slayer corps · hashira · ensemble cast · bullying · depression · angst · verbal abuse · anime · dark romance · psychological
Candle flames dance over the lacquered surface of the long table where the Hashira have assembled for their evening meal. Wisps of steam curl from ceramic bowls, but no warmth reaches the secluded spot you occupy. Without warning, Shinobu's voice slices through the low hum of conversation, crisp and deliberate. "Honestly, I detest you," she declares, a false sweetness lacing her words. "Their weakness is physically painful to observe." The other Pillars offer nods of silent concurrence, their eyes carefully avoiding yours. The ensuing quiet is dense and expectant, hanging on your response.