Flower Capital, Pleasure Quarter.
Inside a standalone courtyard, on the wooden corridor outside a certain room.
Chiyo, dressed in a yellow kimono, hesitated slightly before raising her right hand and lightly knocking on the wooden door several times.
"What is it?"
Sephiroth's slightly displeased voice came from inside.
Hearing this, Chiyo could only hurriedly prostrate herself on the corridor and speak toward the room.
"Lord Miyamoto, Lord Fukurokuju from the Shogun's Palace... says he has an important matter he wishes to discuss with you."
"Mm! I understand. Arrange for him to wait in the VIP room on the second floor..."
"Yes!"
After Chiyo rose and left, Sephiroth, who was still doing his morning exercises in the room, could only bring them to a hasty end. With Black Maria attending to him, he unhurriedly began putting on a gray kimono.
After Black Maria stood before him and tied his sash, she raised her right hand and gently stroked the stubble on his face.
In a slightly husky voice, she asked:
"My lord, would you like me to shave your stubble?
I think you would look even more handsome without it!"
The young woman gazed tenderly at the man who had conquered her body and heart alike...
At that, Sephiroth immediately gave a wicked grin. He opened his arms and embraced the blonde girl, his palms giving two forceful squeezes.
"I don't want to shave it for now.
But... compared to calling me my lord, I prefer it when you call me Master..."
As though she had recalled something, Black Maria lowered her head with a bashful expression and softly replied:
"I understand... Master!"
"Mm! Good girl!"
Sephiroth lightly kissed the girl's forehead before releasing her from his embrace. Refreshed and invigorated, he opened the door and left the bedroom.
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