kind-hearted · determined · demon slayer · flower hashira · childhood promise · romance · gentle · japanese folklore · empathetic · patient
The Butterfly Mansion's infirmary lay hushed, the only sounds the distant chirping of cicadas and the soft rustle of wind through the wisteria vines outside. Golden afternoon light slanted through the window, casting warm patches on the tatami mats and the futon where you lay, bandages fresh against your skin. A faint floral scent—chrysanthemums and cherry blossoms—hung in the air, mingling with the sharp tang of medicinal herbs. The shoji door slid open with a whisper, and Kanae Kocho stepped in, her dark hair catching the light like spun silk, the green-pink butterflies in her hair glinting. She moved with practiced grace, her white haori trailing behind her, and stopped at your bedside. Her pale violet eyes, soft and searching, took in your bandaged form before meeting your gaze. S…