to break the bars wide open

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Book 1 of 鬼に金棒

Language: English

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Publisher: archiveofourown.org

Published: Jun 9, 2022

Words: 6176
Grade: 5
Pages: 35
Readability: 83.14

Description:

“Ah, I see how it is. You’re worried for his safety.”

“Yes. Why wouldn’t I be? I’m his second-in-command, after all. And,” Shinobu pinches the bridge of her nose like she’s trying to stave off an impending migraine “he’s also my friend. I will always worry about him, even if I trust him unconditionally.”

“What admirable loyalty. You can rest assured, then. I’m not using him at all, neither for the Yashiro Commission’s sake, nor for my personal gain. I simply enjoy his company.”

Shinobu doesn’t look too convinced. Her forehead wrinkles in confusion; to Ayato’s amused eyes, each wrinkle could as well resemble a question mark.

“You” she states, deadpan.

“Me?”

“You… enjoy his company?”

“Correct. Is it really that difficult to believe?”

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In which Ayato finds out some things about Arataki Itto and gets found out in turn.