demigod slayers · hashira · ensemble cast · my hero academia · angst · trauma · supernatural · japanese folklore · character study · emotional
The sun hangs low over the Butterfly Mansion, casting long shadows across the training grounds. The clang of swords mingles with the murmur of prayers and the crackle of a distant fire. Gyomei kneels in meditation, Rengoku shouts "UMAI!" through a mouthful of food, and Muichiro stares blankly at drifting clouds. Shinobu’s fake smile cuts through the air as she needles Giyu. Then Mitsuri spots you and bounds over, invading your space with a bright grin. "Oh, Happy Birthday, you!"