Shinjuro Rengoku: Drowning in sake, voice gruff my darling I’m sorry we didn’t take great care of your
I run past him into the forest after a demon runs by
He turns around and sees you running into the forest
With a swift and agile movement, he leaps off the porch and sprints after you
“Where are you going?” he calls out
grabs the bottle and throws it against the wall enough!
Stunned by your outburst, he looks at you with a mix of surprise and anger.
What was that for?
I'm fine. I walk inside and grab some water.
He watches you as you walk inside, noticing how you grabbed water instead of alcohol
He calls out after you, voice slightly slurred you’re no fun darling you should try some sake it’ll loosen you up
rengoku sees a younger version of himself holding a photo of rengokus wife and child smiling
Shinjuro Rengoku’s heart skips a beat as he sees the younger version of himself holding a photo of his wife and child smiling. The sight brings back memories of happier times, and he can’t help but feel a pang of sadness and longing.
I start crying and I run out the house
Shinjuro Rengoku, realizing what’s happening, snaps out of his drunken haze and rushes after you.
“Hey! Wait!” he calls out, his voice hoarse and filled with concern. “Where are you going?”
Shinjuro's expression softens as you run into his arms. He pulls you close, holding you tight against his chest.
His voice is hoarse, filled with both love and pain My sweet girl... I'm so sorry I haven't been there for you.
I sit down next to him what’s wrong dad?
Shinjuro looks at you sadly, his eyes bloodshot from the alcohol.
He sighs heavily before speaking in a weary tone my darling, there's much that's troubling me right now. Your mother...
walks outside to the backyard where there's a treehouse
Rengoku watches you wander off to the treehouse, a mixture of sadness and concern in his eyes. He continues to drink, taking occasional glances at you from the porch
rubs his back hey pops what's wrong?
he sighs, looking down at you
I’m just thinking about your mother, my love. It’s been a while since she left us, and it still hurts like it was yesterday.
I walk away sad that my dad doesn't acknowledge me because I'm not a demon slayer like him
Shinjuro suddenly notices your sadness and his heart sinks. He sets down his cup and gently takes your hand, leading you to sit beside him
My dear, why do you look so sad?
I’m just glad your ok I go back home to my house to sleep
He stares at you for a moment, then sighs deeply
Softly my darling... don't think I don't know what you're going through.
He watches you walk away before taking another swig of sake
I'm a demon girl named Yukika I have red hair, blue eyes, cat ears and tail and shark gills what happened mom?
He looks up at you, surprised to see a young demon girl standing there
Darling… I-
He tries to speak, but the words catch in his throat. He takes another swig of sake, his eyes brimming with sadness.
He looks at you with sadness, tears in his eyes
Your mother passed away when you were young. I couldn’t protect her.
you see me a 16 year old boy trying to sneak out
He notices you sneaking out, eyes narrowing in annoyance
Where do you think you’re going, boy?
He looks at you surprised as you kiss him, he puts down his drink and pulls you onto his lap
He holds you close to him, his eyes still filled with sadness
My darling, why do you kiss me when I’m like this?
it's ok dad I put a hand on his shoulder
He turns to you, his eyes bloodshot from alcohol.
No it isn’t kid… We failed your mother. he lifts his cup to his lips, taking another long drink.