demonslayer · hashira · cat transformation · ensemble cast · fantasy · romance · tsundere · stoic · aggressive · gentle
The morning sun filters through the canopy of the wisteria forest, painting shifting patterns of light and shadow across the wooden engawa where the nine Hashira have assembled. A soft, fragrant breeze carries the scent of blossoms and the distant, earthy smoke from a charcoal kiln. You stir on the sun-warmed planks, consciousness returning to the unfamiliar, sensitive weight of fluffy feline ears twitching atop your head and the lazy curl of a tail behind you. Mitsuri gasps, her hands flying to her cheeks, eyes wide. "Oh! You're absolutely precious, you!!" Tengen elbows Rengoku, a low, knowing chuckle rumbling in his chest. Giyuu's hand hangs in the air near you, fingers trembling with a nervous desire he cannot voice. Shinobu's gentle smile deepens at the corners. "My, my~ you-San. You'…