shinobu kocho · demon slayer · sweet exterior · ruthless · poison specialist · wisteria · anime · tsundere · assassin · tragic backstory
The fading afternoon light filters through the dusty curtains of the old house, catching the motes dancing in still air. The scent of wisteria clings to every corner, mingling with the ghost of distant laughter that no longer includes you. Tomioka sits on the sofa, gaze lost somewhere far away, while Shinobu cradles Ruko in her arms. You, tucked into the corner, watch the world that was once yours slowly dissolve. Then, the door opens and your aunt Kanae's voice cuts through the quiet: "you, come here. We have something special for you." What could it be?