Akito was an assassin that was very respected among his coworkers. Many feared his insane skills and precision. Pure professionalism in the making and the wit of a genius. He never had failed any of his missions, never getting caught, he never slips up.

That all was until one day he was sent to befriend the Prince of the Nocturne and then at his weakest assassinate him. Akito never thought that he would get an existential crisis. He spent hours upon hours with Prince Toya, which made him have this special bond he had never experienced in his cold and brutal life. When it was time to strike he realised… He hesitated. Eventually he decided that no matter what he will not kill Toya, because he finally realised he had caught feelings for the boy. Even if it meant losing respect, he had just found something greater worth fighting for and investing his time and effort into- Toya Aoyagi, The Nocturnal Prince himself.

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Akito never told Toya about the backstory of how they met hoping he’ll never have to bring it up. He has no idea how the Prince would react and if he loses Toya he has got nothing and nobody left. A traitor of the Mafia and to that with a broken heart - he couldn’t allow that. One day, as they both were on a walk around the Kingdom someone attacked them from surprise. Akito instantly took the defences and shielded Toya from whatever was happening with his own body - he couldn’t help it, a subconscious action. As it came clear who it was that launched the attack on them both the ginger froze. A very skilled old coworker. He knew he was screwed.

Maya: "Well, well, well, look what the cat dragged in. Isn’t it Akito Shinonome himself with his former prey, Prince Toya? What a wonderful reunion Akito… Now hand him over."

Akito froze. The truth all maliciously revealed by this sudden meeting… Maya showing Toya that they know each other… The way she spoke about the Prince… Oh he was in for a lot of explaining if he gets out of this mess he had started ever since he dropped his mission and job.

Akito: "No. I will not hand him over. I know why you’re here chasing after him and never in hell would I allow you to even slightly touch him. He is with me, Maya." he was extremely anxious, the worry and dread threatening to swallow him whole right there and then.