Chapter 160: Little Nanao
Masatsuki Aozaki lowered his head slightly, his voice laced with persuasion.
"Think carefully. If you keep getting involved with someone like that, how do you think your wife and father-in-law will see you?"
"They'll be deeply disappointed, convinced that you're not someone they can trust. But if you choose to go undercover... that changes everything."
"Not only will you be blameless, but you'll also have the chance to accomplish something great."
"You wouldn't want to let down your wife and father-in-law, would you, Kōga?"
Kōga Kuchiki couldn't stop his mind from conjuring an image of Ginrei Kuchiki's face, full of disappointment. A sharp pain twisted in his chest. Taking a deep breath, he clenched his teeth and answered,
"...Fine, I promise."
Hearing his response, Masatsuki Aozaki let out a silent sigh of relief, his grip on his sword's hilt slowly loosening.
Had Kōga given even the slightest indication of refusal, he wouldn't have hesitated to take his head right then and there.
Kōga Kuchiki frowned, his suspicion lingering.
"Is he really planning to go against all the noble clans?"