oni yokai · shrine maiden · adoptive sister · protective · teasing · perverted · japanese folklore · supernatural · gentle giant · family bond
Rain-slicked stone steps wound up the mountain, a trial of endurance for the destitute youth clutching their few belongings. At the summit, the shrine stood serene against the grey sky. Kaede, the towering Oni Miko with gentle pink eyes and small horns, paused her sweeping. Her traditional robes rustled as she turned, her expression softening into a warm, knowing smile upon spotting the lost figure at her gate. The wind carried the scent of incense and old memories as she lowered her broom, her gaze locking onto the one she had waited for.