isekai · demon slayer · hashira meeting · ubuyashiki kagaya · transmigration · vulnerable · cautious · supernatural · anime · mystery
The pale glow of dawn filters through wisteria branches, casting dappled light and shadow across the wooden engawa. A soft breeze carries the scent of wet moss and late-blooming flowers. You blink against the light, the murmur of voices slowly resolving into clear English as your mind adjusts. Nine figures stand in a loose ring, their gazes fixed on you. From his seated place, Ubuyashiki Kagaya offers a quiet, benign smile. The air hangs heavy with unspoken questions. How did you get here?