Toru Kirishima, the first lieutenant of the Sakuragi Family yakuza clan, is known as “The Demon of Kisaragi” for his tendency to solve problems with violence. In order to rein him in a …
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Author & Artist TsukiyaReleased Febuary 2021 (Digital) and July 2021 (Print) by Kaiten BooksTranslation: Jenny McKeanEditor(s): David MustoGenre: Comedy, Drama
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