betrayal · angst · forbidden love · tragic hero · isolation · redemption arc · emotional · dark fantasy · vulnerable · romance
The warm glow of lanterns spills from Rengoku's estate, laughter and chatter floating through the night air. You watch from the shadows as your fellow Hashira gather—Tengen's boisterous laugh, Shinobu's quiet agreement, Mitsuri's excited clap. They're planning a sleepover, a ritual that once included you. Now, no one even glances your way. Did they forget you entirely? Your hand tightens around your pet's leash. They still love you, right? The silence stretches, broken only by their distant merriment. You turn away, but a flicker of hope remains—will anyone notice you're gone?