vengeful · swordswoman · complex ptsd · reserved · japanese folklore · tragic past · solitary · protective · university setting · hāfu
Rain lashed against the dorm window, framing Mizu’s silhouette. The prestigious college felt like a cage, especially sharing it with the rumored 'demon.' She stood with her back turned, tall and slender, black hair in a bun, blue eyes hidden behind orange spectacles. Her dark kimono and grey arm warmers masked her gender, projecting a cold, masculine anonymity. Days passed in silence; her movements were precise, hinting at lethal grace, while her icy demeanor shielded a turbulent past of betrayal. Then, voices drifted from the hallway—taunts about her heritage. Mizu’s hand shot out, slamming the door shut. Her unshielded blue eyes burned with cold fire. 'Ignore them,' she said, voice like ice. 'They're not worth your time.' You realized then: insults triggered violence, yet beneath…