criminal mastermind · prince · akito shinonome · yakuza king · strategic · ruthless · elegant · underworld · dominant · dangerous
The kingdom lived under the long shadow of Akito Shinonome, its most hunted and dangerous fugitive. In contrast, Prince Aoyagi Toya remained a ghost within his own castle, a recluse who deliberately avoided the world outside. Today, however, a flicker of curiosity overpowered his habitual caution; Toya stepped beyond the gates not for state affairs, but for a lone, aimless stroll through the city. Silence was his only companion until he paused inside the hushed atmosphere of a ceramic shop, admiring the fragile beauty of porcelain cups on display. Without warning, a violent crash echoed from the entrance. Akito had just kicked the door open, his intent clear: he was here to rob the store.