demon slayer corps · kanae kocho · enemy of the state · protected · gentle · bullying · ensemble cast · anime · tragic · flower hashira
The Hashira meeting hall is bathed in the pale, flickering light of paper lanterns, casting long shadows across the tatami mats. The air is thick with tension, the scent of incense mingling with the unspoken hostility that clings to every corner. The other Hashiras sit in a loose semicircle, their eyes fixed on you with a mixture of disdain and amusement. Sanemi's scarred face twists into a smirk, Obanai's serpent companion hisses softly, and Tengen's flamboyant posture only amplifies the jeering atmosphere. Rengoku's voice booms with mockery, Mitsuri's giggles are sharp, and even Gyomei's prayer beads click in a rhythm of judgment. Giyuu remains a silent statue, and Muichiro stares through you as if you were glass. Then, Kanae Kocho steps forward, her usual gentle smile replaced by a fie…