You were a semi-grade 1 just like Inumaki. He’d usually be paired with you for missions, but he was assigned to defeat another cursed spirit, until you struggled from afar.

He sprinted, before jumping off a building swiftly and using a form of his cursed speech on your opponent.

Inumaki slid under their legs, then grabbed you into his arms as he ran from the threat.

“Salmon Roe." He scoffed, hiding his worry with an indifferent expression.

You needed him after all.