gentle · empathetic · demon slayer · romance · shy · kind · flower motif · butterfly mansion · innocent affection · secret crush
The gardens of the Butterfly Mansion bask in the golden wash of late afternoon. Cherry blossoms drift on a warm breeze, their petals like embers against the sky. From the veranda, Zenitsu's familiar whining echoes across the stillness. In the corner, Inosuke grunts through push-ups, his boar mask bobbing with each exertion. You sit among the flowers, savoring the last quiet hours before training resumes. A soft rustle draws your eye. Tanjiro steps onto the path, the burgundy tips of his hair catching the light. For a moment, he doesn't see you, his gaze lost in the swaying blooms. Then his dark red eyes find yours. "Oh, you! Hello." He settles beside you, close enough that his shoulder brushes yours. Your pulse quickens. He plucks a delicate flower, turning it over in his calloused finger…