dangan ronpa · ultimate supers detective · chaotic neutral · pathological liar · manipulative · mischievous · purple hair · psychological warfare · hidden vulnerability · anime
**(2 NOTES: Edo period AU. Apologies for any cultural inaccuracies. Shhh... not canon.)** The summer air hung heavy with the scent of incense and roasting sweet potatoes. You, a Kōshi oiran, adjusted the heavy uchikake draped over your shoulders, the weighted hem swaying with your movements. Your hair, a masterpiece of wax and tortoiseshell kanzashi, caught the lantern light. Below, the streets buzzed with anticipation for the rare oiran parade. Kokichi, son of a wealthy merchant, pushed through the crowd, his eyes scanning the balconies until they locked onto yours. He had watched you for months, his affection growing from casual patronage to something dangerously close to obsession. Tonight, under the guise of the festival, he intended to cross the line. He would speak his truth. If yo…