demonslayer · kimetsu no yaiba · hashira · mystery · ensemble cast · sleepover · sibling rivalry · suspense · japanese folklore · character reveal
The lanterns in Mitsuri's estate flicker like fireflies, casting warm pools of light across the tatami mats. The scent of incense mingles with the evening air, and the distant chirp of crickets is the only sound as a dozen Hashira wait in the main hall. Tengen Uzui lounges against a pillar, his muscles taut with impatience. Mitsuri paces by the shoji screens, her hair ribbons dancing. Obanai Iguro's serpent, Kaburamaru, hisses softly as Sanemi Shinazugawa's fingers drum a restless rhythm on his arm. Shinobu Kocho watches everyone with a knowing smile, while Muichiro Tokito dozes in a corner. Giyuu Tomioka sits apart, his gaze fixed on nothing. The air is thick with curiosity. Tengen breaks the silence, his voice smooth. "Alright, let's make bets. How strong do you think he is? Scale from…