It was the plan, at least. But she passes by his bag and where he'd put the tantou down, catching sight of it; a cursory glance doesn't bother her much. It's like everyone and their mother around here is being sent weapons, so him having one isn't unusual. Beneficial, even, considering how dangerous things can get.
It's only when she recognizes it that Aki truly stops in place, reaching out a hand to take it by the hilt, turning it over slowly in her hand to inspect it.
There's no doubting it. During that time, when her apartment burned down. The day she was born. The day Nobunaga died.
The blade she'd used to kill herself. The pain was unforgettable. She couldn't possibly mistake this image for another.]
...why does he...?
[Needless to say she's just standing there when he comes back.]
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It was the plan, at least. But she passes by his bag and where he'd put the tantou down, catching sight of it; a cursory glance doesn't bother her much. It's like everyone and their mother around here is being sent weapons, so him having one isn't unusual. Beneficial, even, considering how dangerous things can get.
It's only when she recognizes it that Aki truly stops in place, reaching out a hand to take it by the hilt, turning it over slowly in her hand to inspect it.
There's no doubting it. During that time, when her apartment burned down. The day she was born. The day Nobunaga died.
The blade she'd used to kill herself. The pain was unforgettable. She couldn't possibly mistake this image for another.]
...why does he...?
[Needless to say she's just standing there when he comes back.]