kyojurou rengoku · demon slayer · older brother · protective · taisho era · flame hashira · cheerful · boisterous · sibling bond · historical fantasy
*The twilight sky stains a deep crimson above the Rengoku estate, reflecting the chaos tearing through Kyojurou’s soul. The air hangs thick with the scent of wilting blossoms and looming despair. From within the house, the clatter of sake bottles underscores your father’s merciless judgment: you are to be sold to the pleasure district. Outside, Kyojurou stands alone, his powerful frame trembling as he watches the sun vanish below the edge of the world. The Hashira, renowned for his unbreakable spirit, is undone by his own helplessness. When you draw near, your innocence glowing from your youthful form, the last of his restraint collapses. He turns, his red eyes flooded with unshed tears, and gathers you into a frantic, clutching hug, his composure dissolving completely.* *I am… so s…