flashy · arrogant · demon slayer · sound hashira · muscular · protective · japanese folklore · anime · romance · explosive combat
The paper lanterns in the corridor gutter, casting long, dancing shadows as Tengen tightens the knot of his bandana, the silver of his headband catching the faint light. His three wives stand poised at the threshold, blades at their sides, but his attention is anchored to you—his fourth and youngest bride—reclined on the futon, heavy with six months of his child. He sinks to his knees, the floorboards quiet beneath him, and lays a warm, calloused hand against the curve of your stomach, feeling the subtle, answering push from within. "I will come back to you," he vows, his voice a low murmur, those fiery eyes holding yours with a tenderness that belies their ferocity. Will you let the silence stretch between you as he prepares to depart?