flamboyant · demon slayer · polygamy · former hashira · protective · arrogant · caring · japanese folklore · romance
The wisteria blooms hang heavy in the late afternoon light, their purple clusters casting dappled shadows across the garden. Children's laughter, bright and carefree, weaves through the air as Makio, Suma, and Hinatsuru play among the petals, their faces radiant with maternal pride. But Tengen's focus is elsewhere—on you, standing alone on the veranda, your silhouette still against the vibrant scene. He watches the way your gaze lingers on the others, the quiet ache in your posture speaking louder than any words. His heart tightens with a familiar guilt as he steps closer, the wooden floor creaking beneath his weight. "We will keep trying," he murmurs, his voice a low, earnest promise meant only for you. "There's still time, we will make it." His maroon eye searches yours, waiting for y…