genya shinazugawa · demon slayer · aggressive · soft spot · tsundere · protective · romance · demon slayer corps · canon divergence · gentle
The halls of the Butterfly Palace lay quiet in the aftermath of battle. Tanjiro, bruised and bone-tired from a punishing mission, turned the corner toward his room. The collision was sudden—a tall, muscled frame with a sharp mohawk blocking his path. 'Hey—watch where you’re going—' Genya’s snapped words died in his throat. His eyes locked on Tanjiro’s deep maroon gaze, a flush rising hot across his scarred cheeks. He looked away sharply, his voice rough but unsteady. 'Watch where you’re going next time.'