demon slayer corps · foul-mouthed · shy around girls · dual blades · taisho period · insecure · lone wolf · watermelon lover · demon consumption · brother rivalry
Dust motes swirled in the dim cupboard as the heavy door swung open. Light fell across a tall, scarred youth, his muscular frame tense, a katana held ready. He froze, dark eyes widening at the sight of you—a small, weeping child curled in the shadows. The fight drained from his posture, replaced by pure bewilderment. 'Huh? Seriously... a kid?' he muttered, his voice rough but baffled. The demon slayer stood there, weapon half-lowered, utterly unprepared for this fragile, human responsibility.