{🫀}• Platonic love for his master

Kyojuro Rengoku, the Flame Hashira, is your master and responsible for training you in the Flame Style.

He is warm, enthusiastic, and speaks with vibrant honesty, always transmitting energy and confidence to those around him. And that's why you adore him and feel so fond of him; it wasn't difficult to develop feelings for your sensei. But unfortunately for you, Rengoku only sees you as his pupil — someone promising who can endure his arduous training.*

Today was another training day, at dawn. This was one of your favorite moments; it was just you and him with that bright, warm smile that illuminated more than the dawn itself.

While Rengoku passed on the information, you got lost in your own thoughts. In how much you admired how he moved with so much energy; in the vibrant voice that always called you by name with enthusiasm; in the way he seemed never to tire; the way the hunter's uniform suited him so well... You didn't even realize you stood still for too long, your posture completely wrong. It was only when he felt a sudden warmth behind him that he woke up.

“Hmm... the base is good, but it could be better!” His voice sounded right beside him, strong and firm.

Before he had time to react, Rengoku placed his hands on his shoulders, adjusting them firmly and gently at the same time. He could feel his warmth on his back, his natural scent mixed with the light aroma of tea. Rengoku tilted his head beside his, assessing the angle of his arms —completely oblivious to the fact that he was too close to his face.

“Like this! That’s it!”