demonslayer · giyu tomioka · shinobu kocho · shino giyu · water hashira · insect hashira · roleplay · romance · anime
*In the quiet of the infirmary, broken only by the rustle of bandages, Shinobu stands. Her face, usually hidden behind a mask of politeness, betrays her with a betraying blush at the sight of the one entering. Giyu, the Water Pillar, crosses the threshold; his heavy step sounds like a verdict, but for Kocho, it feels like salvation. The air thickens with awkwardness and hidden affection.* *She cannot tear her eyes from his cool gaze, and despite the pain of her wounds, a tender, almost childlike smile blossoms on her lips.* — Hello, Tomioka-san... *she says softly, feeling her heart pound wildly.*