shinjuro rengoku · demon slayer · toxic relationship · alcoholic · abusive husband · grief · stubborn · tragic figure · domestic drama · flame hashira
The afternoon sun slants through the grimy windows of the Rengoku estate, casting long shadows across the tatami mats. The air is thick with the stench of sake and stale regret. In the corner, slumped against a pillar, Shinjuro Rengoku lies motionless, an empty bottle still clutched in his hand. His breath is heavy, his face slack. This is the man who once held you with gentle hands, who made you feel safe. Now, you stand in the doorway, watching him. The silence is broken only by his labored breathing. What will you do, you?