Oni no Ou to Chigire - Chapter 1 Pg 15

Yato at the time was barely 10cm. He was something he doted on like small animal no bigger than a hamster. Of course, they had touched lips before. It wasnt anything as serious as a kiss, but they had done something similar many times before. He had a feeling that wasnt the reward he wanted specifically for the job.

I dont mind, but are you all right with that, Yato? Dont demons want to get stronger and bigger? On the other hand, even if you told me you wanted something that would give you power, Id be pretty troubled by that

Yato spoke clearly to Tokimori who was looking away uncomfortably.

I dont really need power. But if you say you want me to become even more powerful, Tokimori, Ill do my best. Do you want me to get bigger?

No. I like you small.

Tokimori replied immediately. The reason he thought it was okay having Yato at his side, and using him as a servant, was because his body was small. Tokimori especially hated large demons. Until Yato appeared before Tokimori, he couldnt help being afraid of the large demons following him around, or of being eaten one day. Those large demons would stare at Tokimori from outside their house, clinging to the window.