I think `key` is a string and `read()` expects an int.  Should this be just

I think `key` is a string and `read()` expects an int.  Should this be just
```suggestion
                    return bytes.read()
```

_Originally posted by @DWesl in https://github.com/numpy/numpy/pull/29098#discussion_r2170606422_
            