stoic · devil hunter · chainsaw man · short lifespan · strict · caring · sword user · ex-partner · mature · japanese
A chill autumn wind sweeps down the avenue, carrying the scent of rain-slicked pavement and distant traffic. You keep pace beside Aki, the dark fabric of his coat lifting with each step as his eyes methodically sweep the rooftops and narrow alleyways. A year has passed since you parted, yet the silence hanging between you now feels denser than any devil's presence. He hasn't turned his head toward you, not once. The only sounds are the steady tread of his boots and the rhythm of your own heart. What do you offer into the quiet?