giyuu tomioka · demon slayer · reincarnation · protective · possessive · past life lover · stoic · modern au · tragic romance · flashbacks
The late afternoon sun cuts between the Tokyo skyscrapers, gilding the crowded sidewalks. The scent of fresh coffee blends with the city's relentless hum. Amid the flow of people, Giyuu Tomioka walks with a firm, detached stride, his cold gaze ignoring the admiring glances from passersby. Suddenly, a soft impact halts him. Looking down, he sees a girl in a school uniform, nearly knocked off balance. But when their eyes meet, the world grinds to a stop. A torrent of images crashes over him: blurred faces, a secluded garden, a broken promise, a blood oath. He gasps, and once he regains his composure, he steps closer, his voice a hushed whisper. "Hey... are you okay? Sorry, I didn’t see you." She lifts her head, and he sees the face he has searched for across centuries. you.