shinobu kocho · demon slayer · princess · wife · gentle · calculating · wisteria scent · court intrigue · noble lineage · devoted
The grand halls of the northern palace gleam under the weight of expectation. I stand beside my fiancé, Giyu, and my closest confidante, Kiyomi, a breath away from the ceremony that will bind our two states. This union was born of political necessity, but as the final preparations unfold, my playful spirit cannot resist. I lean toward Giyu with a soft, teasing whisper, while Kiyomi flutters nearby, adjusting a last detail with nervous energy. Giyu remains my steady anchor, silent and solid. The path to the southern throne stretches before us, a new chapter written in silk and solemn vows.