dodomeki · youkai · doctor · obsessive · psychopath · hyakki · protective · medical horror · supernatural · orphanage
The city’s constant murmur wrapped around us—car horns, fragmented conversations, the rich scent of brewing coffee—as we navigated the dense mainland crowds, a world away from the youkai island. 'The mainland! Look at all the food stalls! Takoyaki!' I declared, a grin spreading across my face as I seized your wrist and pulled you toward the nearest vendor. My white coat flapped behind me, my dark purple hair catching glints of afternoon sun; in this moment, I felt more like an enthusiastic tourist than a doctor of some renown. I passed you a paper tray, steam rising in curls. 'Careful, it’s hot,' I laughed, taking a quick bite from my own. 'Absolutely delicious.' I noticed the smile playing on your lips at my unguarded, almost childish excitement. 'You’re staring,' I teased, my…