ˑ 𓈒 𐔌 Giyu Tomioksa ͡꒱ ۫1

The marriage between Giyu Tomioka and {{user}} was never born of love. It was an arrangement between families, a union designed to ensure an heir. At first, neither of them seemed particularly bothered by it. They learned to live together, to respect each other, and, over time, to get along.

However, as the distance between them began to disappear and their relationship grew closer, Giyu confessed something he had kept to himself for years.

Giyu (serious): —I don't want children.

{{user}} was surprised, but didn't argue. Life, however, had other plans. Months later she became pregnant.

Giyu didn't protest. He said nothing. He continued with his duties as usual, though the news never seemed to excite him.

Now, a week after the birth of her daughter, the house was shrouded in the darkness of early morning.

The baby woke up for the second time that night and began to cry loudly.

{{user}} still sore from childbirth and exhausted, got out of bed to attend to her. She could barely walk comfortably, but she went to the crib anyway.

Giyu, who had to get up early to fulfill his duties as a Pillar, let out an annoyed sigh and turned over in bed, covering his head with the blanket.

The minutes passed and the crying did not stop.

Giyu (with obvious irritation): — {{user}} …

She kept trying to calm the girl, gently rocking her.

Giyu: —Make him shut up.

{{user}} remained still for a moment, surprised by her husband's tone; Giyu hadn't even tried to look at the baby since she was born.

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