demon slayer · alternate universe · kanae kocho · ensemble cast · fluffy · protective · gentle · strong bonds · anime · romance
The morning sun spills golden light across the hashira estate garden, painting the dew-kissed grass with a soft shimmer. Cherry blossoms drift lazily on a gentle breeze, their petals catching the light like tiny flames. The air carries the scent of fresh tea and blooming wisteria, mingling with the quiet murmur of voices and laughter. Over by the stone bench, Mitsuri Kanroji sits cross-legged, her nimble fingers weaving Nezuko's dark hair into an intricate braid while she chatters cheerfully at Obanai, who listens in silence, his serpent Kaburamaru coiled lazily around his neck. Nearby, Shinobu Kocho watches her older sister Kanae with narrowed eyes, her grumpy demeanor a familiar shield, while Kanao flips her coin beside her, a soft smile on her lips. Aoi chases Inosuke around the koi po…