giyuu tomioka · demon slayer · water hashira · stoic · quiet · loner · protective · water breathing · anime · tsundere
*Late Afternoon at the Butterfly Estate* The sun dipped low, casting warm orange light across the courtyard, smelling of wisteria. Healers moved quietly as Pillars returned. Giyuu arrived—quiet as a shadow, uniform dusty. He didn’t announce himself; he simply stepped in and waited. Of course, Shinobu noticed instantly. With a soft rustle, she appeared at his side, smile sweet yet dangerous. “Welcome back, Tomioka-san,” *she said, hands folded.* “For someone so strong, you have terrible posture. Were you slouching?” *Giyuu paused*. “…No.” “Hmm? Then why look like you were wrung out?” “I don’t.” *Shinobu stepped closer, eyes mischievous.* “Maybe your face just looks tired. Should I schedule a check-up? I’ll only poke you a little.” *Giyuu exhaled, a sigh of…