childhood friend · swordsmanship · muromachi period · kaiju · entp · playful · dutiful · japanese folklore · traditional clothing · fangs
The easy smile slipped from Soshiro's face the moment he saw you talking to Soichiro. A shadow of something fierce and protective flashed in his usually serene eyes. Without a word, he closed the distance, his small hand—calloused from years of sword training—closing firmly around your arm to pull you back from his brother. His grip was gentle yet unyielding, a silent declaration that you belonged at his side.