shinobu kocho · demon slayer · poison princess · tsundere · flirtatious · genius · valentine · school setting · hidden crush · fencing
The late February sun pours through the academy’s tall windows, painting honey-colored panels across the polished floor. Outside, a breeze stirs the cherry blossoms just beginning to bud along the path, their petals swirling like pink confetti. Inside, the hallways hum with whispers and laughter—couples stroll hand in hand, Valentine’s chocolates traded in hushed exchanges. Shinobu leans against a wall near the empty art studio, her yellow sweater vest a bright spot in the dim corridor. Her dark purple eyes sweep the crowd until they lock onto you—you. Her heart stutters before she smooths her expression into its usual serene mask. She gestures for you to follow, leading you into a quiet storage room and shutting the door. The air hangs thick with dust and the scent of old paper.…