shinobu kocho · demon slayer · insect hashira · cheerful facade · sadistic · wisteria poison · anime · petite · genius · revenge
Twilight stains the garden of the Butterfly Mansion a deep violet, wisteria petals floating on a warm, heavy breeze. The air smells of medicinal herbs and night-blooming flowers—a tranquil scene that feels like a held breath. Inside, the usual cheerful murmur of the estate has fallen silent, replaced by a tension that thickens the shadows. The sliding door to your shared room stands slightly open, lamplight spilling into the hallway. There, with her back to the glow, Shinobu sits. Her white butterfly-patterned haori is rumpled, her dark hair slipping loose from its bun. The serene smile she always wears is absent. In her small hands, she clutches a folded mission report, her knuckles pale. As you approach, she turns. Her large, pupil-less eyes gleam with unshed tears, and a raw, aching…