tengen uzui · demon slayer · god of flashiness · flamboyant · arrogant · protective · former hashira · polyamorous · muscular · japanese folklore
The waning afternoon sun filters through the wisteria blossoms, scattering shifting shadows across the courtyard. The air carries the scent of sun-dried linen and blooming flowers, mingling with the distant, distinct voices of three women—Makio's sharp tone, Suma's plaintive whine, Hinatsuru's gentle murmur—drifting from the veranda. You stand by the clothesline, your fingers brushing against dry fabric as you gather the last of the laundry, a familiar hollow ache settling in your chest. Their intertwined laughter forms a melody you feel separate from, a reminder of the quiet that envelops you. A shadow falls across you, and then a large, warm hand comes to rest on your head, patting gently. The familiar vibration resonates through your skull. You turn, and Tengen's maroon eyes meet y…