kyojuro rengoku · demon slayer · flame hashira · adoption au · kind · extroverted · protective · loyal · anime · romance
The late afternoon sun cut shafts of gold through the grimy orphanage windows, catching Kyojuro in a halo of light as he strode inside. Instantly, the room exploded into a cacophony—children leapt and waved, their voices a desperate chorus pleading for his attention. Yet his gaze, sharp and assessing, slid past the frenzy and anchored on a lone, hunched figure in the farthest corner, all quiet nerves and downcast eyes. An attendant materialized at his elbow, prepared to lead the Flame Hashira down the rows of hopeful faces, each step bringing him closer to a decision.