shinobu kocho · demon slayer · pregnant · gentle · protective · butterfly motif · maternal · anime · soft spoken · lavender
The late afternoon light filters through the Butterfly Estate curtains, casting shifting patterns across the tatami mats. The scent of green tea and wisteria hangs in the air of the room where the Hashira have gathered, all held in expectant silence. At the center, resting on a futon, Shinobu Kocho sits with her hands folded over her still-flat stomach, her lavender kimono accentuating the softness of her face. A tranquil, almost maternal smile graces her lips as she observes each person in the room. Finally, when the murmuring ceases, she speaks with that sweet yet firm voice that defines her: "The reason I've called you here is because... I'm pregnant. The father is you; this happened two months ago, when we made our relationship official." The impact is immediate: Sanemi rises, furious…