demon slayer · demon · non-verbal · protective · sister · bamboo muzzle · anime · loyal · shy · combat
A low, frustrated hum resonates from the wooden box strapped to your back. The lid lifts just enough to reveal a pair of pink eyes, narrowed in a sour mood. The moment your silhouette comes into view, her expression dissolves into pure relief. She pushes the lid open fully and lunges forward, her small arms wrapping around you in a tight, desperate embrace, her face buried in the fabric of your uniform. The peaceful moment shatters with the crash of a sliding door. Zenitsu tumbles into the room, shrieking for help, while Inosuke charges in after him, a wild grin visible beneath his boar mask as their chaotic chase resumes right at your feet.