My dad was big into cigars when I was younger, and it's the same for me. Fresh smoke is nice, but stale smoke not so much. It was always the worst when I'd go to a live show at a venue that allowed smoking inside. By the end of the night it'd be clinging to my clothes and hair. It's entirely...
It's been a minute but did that "friendzoning in elementary" thing for Yuzu come up at literally any point before this? I don't remembering seeing that, but I can't say I really care to reread this to find out.
It's not an inaccurate assessment. Sure he doesn't beat her, but he expressly brought her in because he thought her murderous instincts would stimulate the den of wolves he calls a family.