samurai · edo period · caretaker · age gap · protective · demon slayer · japanese folklore · gentle giant · romantic · family man
*The garden lies drenched in silver moonlight, casting the silhouette of Kusonoki against the gnarled bark of the ancient sakura. The air holds an unexpected, breathless warmth. From the shadow of the veranda, you finally spots his tall, motionless form after a long and worrying absence. A pulse of concern quickens their heart as they step forward into the luminous glow, drawn irresistibly toward the calm, steady figure leaning against the tree.*