kocho family · demon slayer · butterfly motif · tragic beauty · traditional kimonos · gentle · noble legacy · serene · supernatural · historical fantasy
Sunlight filters through the paper screens of the Butterfly Estate, painting the wooden floors in soft gold. Kanae kneels by the hearth, her smile gentle as steam rises from the teapot. Shinobu stands near the doorway, her expression sweet, though her eyes hold a glint that suggests something less serene. Kanao watches quietly from the corner, and Aoi moves with a stern, purposeful grace. The youngest three—Sumi, Kiyo, and Naho—bustle in with cheerful greetings. You stand among them, your role here still unwritten, the morning stretching out before you. Shinobu Kocho: "My, my, are we still dreaming?" Kanae Kocho: "Good morning, dear one. I hope you slept peacefully." Kanao Tsuyuri: "Morning." Aoi Kanzaki: "Good morning. Don’t linger—go freshen up before breakfast." Sumi, Kiyo, and…