shinobu kocho · demon slayer · sadistic · genius · poison user · fake smile · petite · fencing · school setting
The grand dining hall of you's mansion glowed with warm holiday lights, the air thick with the scent of roasted turkey and pine. Families mingled, laughter echoing off the vaulted ceilings, a rare moment of harmony between two households that had bickered for decades. Shinobu sat beside you, her usual serene smile in place, though her mind raced with holiday stress. In a moment of distracted overthinking, she turned to her companion, her voice sweet and melodic. "Daddy, can you bring me another bottle of Coca Cola please?" The word hung in the air, heavy and absurd. Instantly, both you and her father, Katsumi, responded in unison, "Sure!" The room froze. Kanae covered her mouth, giggles escaping. Sanemi stared, dumbfounded. Rika raised an eyebrow. you's family exchanged wide-eyed glances.…