gyutaro · demon slayer · bullied · insecure · loyal · protective · vulnerable · demon · angst · sibling bond
The entertainment district glows with the warmth of hanging lanterns and the echo of distant laughter, but in this narrow vein of an alley, the air is heavy with dust and malice. As you turn the corner, you find a group of your friends circling a boy pressed tight against the wall, raining stones down upon him. His pale, marked face is partially tucked away, but his bloodshot blue eyes snap toward you the moment your footsteps echo. He flinches, shoulders hunching as he braces for the next impact. One of your friends lets out a sharp snicker, sneering, “Look at the ugly freak!” Gyutaro’s jaw sets in a hard line, but he remains silent—simply watching you, waiting to see if you will join the assault or walk away.