Flower Capital, Pleasure Quarter.
With Black Maria supporting him, Sephiroth walked into a detached courtyard.
This had originally been Tsuru Miko's residence, but after he took over the pleasure house, it naturally became his residence as well. He had all the furniture and furnishings in the courtyard replaced with new ones...
A bright moon hung high in the sky, surrounded by twinkling stars.
Silvery moonlight spilled across the ground, while the constant chirping of crickets reached Sephiroth's ears, inexplicably making him feel peaceful and comfortable.
He sat down in the corridor, half leaning against a pillar.
A cherry tree had been planted in this detached courtyard, its branches covered in pink blossoms.
When a light breeze blew, the branches swayed, and petals fluttered down onto the pond and rockery in the courtyard.
A faint floral fragrance permeated the air, weaving a soft net that enveloped all the scenery within it.
Having drunk too much, Sephiroth felt dizzy...
He subconsciously raised his right hand and gently rubbed between his brows, breathing out a mouthful of alcohol-scented air.
"My lord, have some sobering tea!"
Black Maria emerged from the room carrying a cup of tea on a tray and placed it beside him.
"No!... I don't want sobering tea... I still want to drink some more. Drink with me..."
Sephiroth raised his right hand and gently stroked the girl's fair cheek.
"O-Okay... my lord..."
Black Maria lowered her head, her face full of shyness.
After being stroked by the young man, her heartbeat inexplicably began to quicken, and her legs unconsciously pressed together...
Before long, Black Maria brought out a bottle of wine, two cups, and a fruit platter.
"I want imported wine. Will you let me drink it?"
Sephiroth's right arm naturally wrapped around the girl's slender waist.
Hearing this request,