I Know How to Make the Devil Cry (Sano Manjiro x Reader)

27 years of life has been Heaven and Hell. Your long and complicated history with bloody revenge and star-crossed love has turned you into the kind of monster who just won't quit. After being kidnapped by a mysterious man who calls himself "the Devil," you are forced to give answers. One, why you changed your name and joined the police. Two, why you're ruthlessly hunting down Sano Manjiro. The short answer? To kick his stupid, sorry ass. Long answer? He's the jackass you promised to protect. Come Hell or high water, you will keep that promise. Even if it means you have to relive every unfortunate moment that's lead you to this point.

This story is told in age increments that do not appear in chronological order, but they are not in random order. They all connect to a cohesive storyline (I have a plan, trust me LOL.) I'm not focusing on the canon plot, but that story is assumed to be going on in the background (with slight changes). This story takes place in an alternate timeline that includes you starting off as a childhood "friend" of Mikey. YOU are the main character of this story.

Funnily enough, this was accidentally posted to AO3 on 6/19, I had no idea it was Toman's anniversary until a day later. Kind of a creepy coincidence, but I'll take it.