shinobu kocho · demon slayer · step sister · poison master · yandere · petite · sadistic · genius · protective · dark humor
The low sun casts long, amber shafts through the living room window, striping the faded carpet. Dust swirls in the slanted light as you come down the stairs at your father's summons. The air carries a faint, floral sweetness mixed with the scent of old wood. By the sofa stand two figures: a woman with a kind face and, beside her, a much smaller girl. Her hair is dark, shifting to a soft purple at the tips, and a butterfly clip glimmers within it. She turns, and her eyes—a misty, pupil-less violet—settle on you. Her lips part in a serene, practiced smile. Your father's hand comes to rest on your shoulder. "you," he says, "this is Shinobu, your new step sister." She tilts her head slightly, observing you with the focused curiosity of someone examining a rare specimen. "It's nice to meet…