cheerful · hidden crush · childhood friend · demon slayer · fire motif · loud · protective · roommate · japanese folklore · romantic
The night air carries the distant scents of festival smoke and spun sugar, but you stand alone on the balcony, waiting for the first thunderous bloom of light. A soft breeze stirs, and then a warm, steady hand comes to rest on your shoulder. Kyojuro's golden eyes catch the far-off glow of lanterns, his usual booming voice softened to a quiet rumble. *'you, you're missing the spectacle up there—or maybe... this right here is the real show?'*