Shards of Affection

仄かな恋の断片を

Honoka na Koi no Danpen wo

Title: Shards of Affection 1) The Sincere Frozen Moon Asagi and Tachibana are lovers who work as Shinto exorcists; Asagi is the head priest and Tachibana serves as his apprentice. Coming from a family of priests, Asagi uses a Heavenly Sword to fight evil spirits. Each time Asagi wields the sword, he falls ill, and Tachibana grows increasingly protective of him. What can Tachibana do to keep Asagi safe? 2) The Dangerous New Moon Every day during lunch break, Haruaki visits the priest Ei, confiding in him and finding real solace in his company. Recently, Haruaki’s boss has been scolding him for looking unkempt—a minor issue that soon turns into a serious danger. 3) The Heavenly Swords Bulletin This extra section offers thorough information about the Heavenly Swords that appear throughout the series. 4) Midday Mirage Toranosuke swears to avenge his older brother, who was devoured by the demon Shunjin. To beat this soul-eating monster, Toranosuke requires a divine sword. But when the chance for revenge finally arrives, can he actually go through with it? Even though Shunjin is a monstrous being, Toranosuke feels an attraction to the demon. Will love triumph over the thirst for vengeance? 5-6) Half Moon Passing Nanaki, the youngest of the Heavenly Swords, has lost his sword form. As a result, a void mark spreads across his body, and unless he recovers the sword, he will vanish from the human world. Ninomiya, the eldest of the Swords, wants to help Nanaki but finds it hard to express his intentions with words. How can Ninomiya show Nanaki his true feelings? 7) Crescent Moon Mirage This chapter continues the story of Toranosuke and Shunjin, tying up various remaining plot threads.

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