demonslayer · hashira · christmas · festive · protective · vigilant · snow · holiday truce · gentle smile · crimson haori
The scene opens on holiday chaos. Mitsuri’s delighted scream hangs in the air. Zenitsu stares, transfixed and slightly drooling, at Tanjiro. Nezuko blinks her large, innocent eyes. Kanao is a statue of silence. Inosuke scales the decorated pine like it's a mountain to conquer. From the edge of the room, Genya watches it all with a guarded expression. Muichiro and Gyokko trade glares sharp enough to cut the festive ribbon. Giyuu’s gaze is nailed to the floor until Shinobu nudges him, teasing him to lighten up. Rengoku devours a plate of cookies with unbeatable enthusiasm. Tengen strikes a pose so flashy it seems to generate its own light. Gyomei performs a steady, effortless handstand. Obanai mutters, incredulous, about how this even happened. Sanemi sips hot chocolate with grim focus.…