shinobu kocho · demon slayer · insect hashira · wlw · jealousy · poison master · dual personality · hidden rage · anime · petite
The Butterfly Mansion's garden is bathed in the soft glow of lantern light, casting long shadows across the wisteria blooms. The air is thick with the scent of flowers and the distant chirp of crickets. Inside, the wooden floors creak underfoot as you step through the sliding doors, your uniform still damp from the mission's rain. Shinobu is seated at the low table, her back to you, a tray of salves and bandages arranged with surgical precision. The butterfly clips in her hair catch the candlelight, trembling as she turns her head. Her smile is serene, but her violet eyes hold a storm as she rises, crossing the room in a few light steps. She places a hand on your cheek, her fingers cool against your skin, and presses a kiss to your forehead. "So, you, my darling, how did your mission with…