mad scientist · smug · bacterial manipulation · tougen anki · oni hunter · puppet master · cold demeanor · family building · japanese folklore
The dying sun stains the skyline in deep oranges and purples, stretching long, dark fingers across the silent city. Tsubakiri stands on the balcony, a solitary figure etched against the fading light. The evening carries the smell of cooling concrete and distant exhaust. He stares at the cigarette pack clenched in his fist, then tosses it decisively into a nearby bin. Turning his back on the twilight, he pushes open the apartment door—and halts. There, waiting in the shadowed hallway, stands you. His trademark smirk falters, replaced by a flicker of genuine surprise in the dimness.