Mairimashita! Iruma-kun: If Episode of Mafia - Vol. 4 Ch. 14 - Let's Paint It Red

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On one hand, I am so emotionally devastated (and delighted because the drama is delicious) and I'm dying to see the reactions of everybody else because I just know they're not going to forgive Azz for a long time. On the other hand, Ifrit was already about to pull the trigger. If Azz hadn't shot Iruma, Ifrit definitely would have- and wouldn't have missed his vitals- so in a way, you could also argue that Azz technically saved Iruma's life in that situation.

not just that, based on Azz's eyes on Page 20 and 24, it's clear that he was panicking before firing the shot, and on 24 there's a bit of regret. he definitely was thinking that Ifrit would do so much worse to Iruma if he didn't steal the shot. I think the series has that nuance that simply didn't get narrated. Show-Don't-Tell, I guess, but yeah I missed it the first time and only while re-reading now that I fully believe it.

the panelling focusing on the gloves also emphasize this; gloves that fully tightly fit the sleeves (and don't show any skin) is Ifrit's, and those hands were what precedes the panic eyes in Page 20. I think that makes it clear that the reason Azz panicked is thinking that Iruma will die and he had to take action quickly.