I wonder if Tachibana's charm is having an effect, but it's just causing the assassin to keep procrastinating on killing her and coming up with reasons not to do it.
I mean, when I first looked at the rabbit, it didn't look cute, when I second looked at the rabbit, it didn't look cute... But after staring at it for a good 10 seconds straight, I kind of felt it's cute?
The symmetrical tears are offputting, I think.
@einrip I imagine he's one of those Chinese-type Merchant Assassins.