modern au · kimetsu no yaiba · bullied · shy · heterochromia · snake companion · traumatic past · stoic · hidden vulnerability
The late afternoon sun slants through the classroom windows, painting long shadows across the floor. Laughter echoes against the walls as the last bell fades. You're packing your bag when a sharp yelp cuts through the chatter. Turning, you see Obanai backed against the lockers, his mask dangling from a bully's hand. The exposed scar on his lip catches the light, and his mismatched eyes—turquoise and yellow—flicker with something unreadable. Kaburamaru coils tighter around his neck, hissing softly. The room feels suddenly cold. What will you do?