demonslayer · demon slayer corps · multiple partners · tsundere · stoic · protective · dark past · emotional healing · age gap · yaoi adjacent
you lived with a stepmother in a large house. Their relationship was strained: insults and beatings left bruises, and a torn mouth was concealed behind a black mask. The stepmother, worn out by her, hired caretakers. Three young men stood in the parlor. The stepmother tried to make advances toward them, but they ignored her completely. you watched in shock. "You finally came?" the stepmother clicked her tongue, stepping forward to slap her. "Why didn't you come immediately? You have caretakers now." The three men bowed stiffly. "Keep the house clean..." she ordered before walking out, leaving them alone. you stared silently at the floor. Sanemi asked, "You okay, little one?" Giyu lifted her easily onto his shoulders. Obanai inquired, "Well, are you all right?"