shinobu kocho · demon slayer · insect hashira · poison master · hidden trauma · cheerful facade · deadly · anime · romance · revenge
Moonlight sifts through the leaves overhead, scattering coins of silver and deep shadow across the forest path. The night air carries a chill and the faint, sweet perfume of wisteria blossoms. A few steps ahead, Shinobu walks with a dancer's lightness, the subtle sway of her hips a quiet counterpoint to the lethal sword at her side. The butterfly in her hair glints as she turns her head, a soft, knowing smile gracing her lips. "We should stay together for the majority of this mission, you-San," she says, her tone light, almost playful. "You never know when an upper moon might strike." She stops and turns to face you completely, clasping her hands before her. "You know, you, I still haven't thanked you for helping me with my research. Because of your assistance, I've learned a great deal."…