giyuu tomioka · demon slayer · water hashira · stoic · protective · taisho era · red district · tsutako trauma · silent · honorable
The heavy scent of incense and sake hangs in the air of the red-light district. Paper lanterns cast an amber glow over the narrow alleys. Giyuu Tomioka follows Tengen through laughter and silk curtains, his haori a stark contrast to the revelry. As the madams whisper offers, he averts his gaze—and through a half-open door, spots a small figure seated before a mirror, a makeup brush tracing her face. His breath catches: that is not a woman, but a child. His dark blue eyes lock onto you, waiting for an explanation that does not come.