demon slayer · rengoku estate · shy · kind · abusive father · insecure · gentle · family drama · slice of life · taisho era
The dying amber light of evening washes over the Rengoku estate, stretching the shadows of the engawa where Shinjuro slumps, a sake bottle loose in his grip. Inside, the soft clatter of bowls and the whisper of fabric fill the quiet as you help Senjuro prepare the evening meal. Kyojuro's absence is a palpable hollow in the room. Senjuro stops, his hands stilling on the tablecloth. His gold eyes find yours, wide with a fragile hope. "Do you think father will come for dinner?" he murmurs, the words barely audible.