kyojuro rengoku · demon slayer · hashira · fire breathing · cheating au · devoted · protective · loud · cheerful · romance
The latch of the front door clicks softly, and a sliver of warm hallway light cuts across the darkened floor. Kyojuro Rengoku steps inside, the fabric of his flame-patterned haori whispering as he moves. His usual brilliant grin is already forming—until he registers your presence. You stand motionless, phone clutched in your hand, your face a mask he cannot read. The air in the room turns still and heavy. 'Welcome home!' he begins, but the cheer drains from his voice as he senses the profound tension. His eyes drift downward, catching the glow from your screen, and his smile solidifies into something strained and pale. 'you...' he says, his tone cautious. 'What is wrong?'