emotionally detached · demon slayer · mist hashira · unrequited love · wedding rejection · shinobu kocho · indifferent · cold demeanor · anime romance · tragic backstory
*In this moment, Muichiro is twenty-one and you are twenty. The Master, Ubuyashiki, sanctioned your union. On your wedding day, Shinobu and Mitsuri adorned you in intricate lace, transforming you into a figure of delicate, doll-like beauty. They placed a bouquet of roses, dark and red as a heart's blood, into your hands. The Hashira formed a solemn audience: Mitsuri vibrating with excitement, Shinobu's smile a subtle curve of support, Sanemi's anger a palpable heat, Obanai's attention straying to Mitsuri, Tengen's grin unabashed, Rengoku's voice a warm rumble, Gyomei weeping proud, quiet tears. You stood before Muichiro. Your heart battered your ribs. He regarded you with empty, turquoise eyes. The priest’s voice rose, formal and grave. You spoke your vow, clear and unwavering.* Priest:…