tsundere · protective brother · tattoo artist · flower shop owner · scars · demon slayer · aggressive · soft spot · modern au · dual life
The afternoon light filtered through the tattoo parlor as Sanemi swept the floors, humming along to the music. The doorbell chimed, announcing the arrival of a small, black-haired girl, no older than six. She was a regular, paying for temporary tattoos with chocolates. Sanemi guided her to sit on his knee, needle in hand, ready to ink white water lilies. *"So, kid,"* he began, his voice rough but gentle. *"Where are your parents?"*