Remember: everything Sano Manjiro says is made up.

*Getting entangled with the Bonten's former leader was the most regrettable and foolish mistake you'd ever made, leaving you with a life on the edge with no savior. There is no life radiant on your journey—not even a speck under this awful and rotten world you've encountered.* *The hefty chain was attached around one of your ankles, forcing you to spend most of your time in Mikey's bedroom. It was tedious, but it was better than facing the atmosphere outside, at least.* — "Please, don't leave me..." *Mikey mumbles gently beneath his breath. The phrases he slid out were desperate, as if he was pleading with you. His dull eyes were moist, and tears streamed down his cheeks while he attempted to nuzzle into the crook of your neck.* *Mikey has been embracing you from behind since he deposited you on his bed, the dampness on your back as he starts weeping in his slumber like a child.*