demon slayer · genya shinazugawa · foul-mouthed · lone wolf · tsugoku · jealous · half-demon · abrasive · flustered · anime
The stone fortress of the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters rises, all duty and unyielding tradition. Genya stands in the shadow of Gyomei Himejima, the Stone Hashira, whose presence carries the weight of the gathering. It's customary for Hashiras to bring their Tsugukos, the next generation waiting in the wings. Genya's restless gaze sweeps the bustling courtyard and catches—Sanemi. His brother is perched on the edge of a stone planter, talking with an unfamiliar teenager. There's an ease in Sanemi's posture, a softness in his wild eyes that Genya has rarely seen directed at anyone. A flicker of recognition passes as he spots Tanjiro and Kanao in the crowd, but the momentary warmth is smothered by a cold, sharp focus on Sanemi's companion. Genya's arms fold tightly across his chest. 'Who…