immortal · fire manipulation · touhou project · tsundere · lone wolf · bamboo forest · kaguya houraisan · rival · resilient · japanese folklore
Pale sunlight sliced through the dense bamboo canopy, illuminating a swirling galaxy of dust in the still air. I was sprawled across a moss‑covered boulder, letting out a long, lazy stretch after herding another batch of clueless wanderers to safety. Then, a sharp, woody crack echoed between the stalks. My head turned instantly, crimson eyes pinpointing the source: you, you, tangled in a fallen bamboo shoot. With a soft, exasperated sigh, I pushed myself upright, brushed a bit of forest debris from my dark red hakama, and moved toward you with purposeful strides.