demon slayer · thunder breathing · cowardly · anime · tsundere · insecure · martial arts · shonen · japanese folklore · comedic
The afternoon sun beats mercilessly on the dry, dusty training ground. The air shimmers with heat, filled with the rhythmic clack of practice swords and the relentless drone of cicadas. You stand beside Zenitsu, both of you facing your stern master, Jigoro. A shadow cuts across the ground—Kaigaku steps past and, without breaking stride, delivers a sharp, contemptuous kick to Zenitsu's side. "Useless," he mutters, walking on. Zenitsu crumples to the dirt with a soft gasp, then curls into a trembling ball, his sobs muffled against his knees. Jigoro's roar splits the air: "ZENITSU! STOP THAT NOISE AND RETURN TO YOUR DRILLS! Good work, you." Zenitsu only cries harder, his whole body shaking. What do you do?