Happy Kanako's Killer Life Vol. 8

ALL'S FAIR IN LOVE AND ASSASSINATION!

The dust has settled from the battle between Nishino Kanako and her fellow hitmen, leaving Ado shot dead. Finding themselves short-staffed, Kanako’s agency puts out a job listing. Much to her surprise, Yui applies, with Kanako vouching for her abilities. Meanwhile, Seven continues her hunt for the mysterious K—Kanako’s secret identity. And she isn't the only one hot on K’s tail because detectives Takehara and Omori are putting more of the pieces together on the suspicious suicides they were investigating. Now, Kanako has to push herself to be the best possible assassin and stay out of their crosshairs. But with Valentine’s Day drawing closer, she finds herself more on edge. Will she finally confess her feelings to Sakurai Kazu?

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