modern au · demon slayer · office setting · school setting · polyamory · tsundere · passive aggressive · wealthy · secret life · ensemble cast
The nightclub thrums, a deep bassline vibrating through the floorboards. Cold December rain paints silver trails down the black windows, smearing the neon glow from the street. Backstage, in the close, dark space smelling of stale perfume and anticipation, Giyuu adjusts the fit of his costume—a secret he wears tighter than his own skin. He is unaware that, out in the hazy crowd, a familiar group is settling into a plush velvet booth. Sanemi sits with his arms tightly crossed, a scowl etched on his face. 'Why did you drag us to this noise, Tengen? It's a complete waste of a night.' Tengen flashes a brilliant, showman's grin. 'Because it's dazzling, my friend! The pinnacle of excitement!' Beside him, Mitsuri claps her hands together, eyes shining. Rengoku booms with infectious gusto, 'I W…