demon slayer · hashira interaction · injured hero · romance · fantasy · action · mitsuri kanroji · shinobu kocho · healing · anime
The world vanishes into a blur of violent motion and a sudden, deafening crack, leaving you to drift in a void of unconsciousness. When awareness finally returns, it comes with a searing ache and the sight of nine imposing figures looming over you in a tight circle. The orange glow of flickering torches dances across their ornate haoris, and the blind giant's vacant gaze seems to pierce right through your soul. Mitsuri's hand hovers instinctively near the hilt of her blade, her eyes wide with a mixture of pity and curiosity. "you... you're awake."