The Ninja Academy's Incredible Legends (81) Losing Face as a Newbie Isn't a Big Deal, You've Got Plenty of Humiliating Days Ahead

Mizuki had spent a fortune bringing the whole family to Yukawa Hot Springs for a vacation, so naturally they had not come just to soak in the baths and go straight home.

Even on such a cold night, there was actually a night market in the Land of Hot Water.

However, Mizuki had no interest in going out sightseeing at the moment. Miyuki, who had started clamoring for ice cream as soon as she came out of the hot springs, had wanted to run outside and have some fun, only to be sternly refused by her mother.

Yukawa Hot Springs covered a vast area and had all kinds of facilities for guests to pass the time.

Things like Go, shogi, calligraphy, painting, and fan-making—Mizuki and Tsubaki did not know much about them, and Miyuki was not particularly interested either.

There were some little girls from wealthy families gathered together to exchange pressed-flower techniques. Miyuki had originally wanted to join them, but lost interest after listening for only a short while.

"I still know less than Sister Hinata and Sister Hanabi!"

"How many times have I told you? Hanabi is your sister too. You can't be rude when you go ask them about flower arranging!"

Tsubaki tidied Miyuki's slightly messy bangs, then took out a pale golden butterfly hairclip and pinned it in Miyuki's hair.

"Miyuki is growing up too. From now on, you need to pay more attention to your appearance. Girls should dress up nicely."

"Mm!"

The little girl, who rarely wore hairclips and disliked the restraint of hair ties, shook her head a little uncomfortably. Her long silver hair swayed smoothly over her shoulders.

"Does it look good?"

"My Miyuki is the prettiest!"

Tsubaki laughed softly.

"From now on, Mother will do your hair for you. I'll teach