"Does it really have that kind of effect?" Yuuka's voice was laced with skepticism, but her tone had noticeably softened.
'If it truly delivered such remarkable results, then... perhaps the flower was fulfilling its medicinal purpose.'
"Of course. This customer has already booked the corresponding service, we're currently preparing for it."
"If you're unsure, you're welcome to observe the entire process and judge the results for yourself. Our shop prides itself on honesty and premium service above all!" Rin smiled warmly, his confident demeanor making Yuuka waver even further.
Nearby, Reimu shot him a sidelong glance.
'Why does this bastard's last phrase sound so... off?'
Yuuka stared silently at the crushed Spring's Whisper for a long moment before finally nodding.
"Fine. If it's truly effective, I'll sign up for a membership."
"Excellent! Please, have a seat and relax for now. Reimu, prepare some tea for—"
"Yuuka Kazami."
"—for Miss Yuuka. The good tea."
At the mention of tea, Reimu perked up instantly, scampering toward the shelves with glee.
'More free tea for me!'
Meanwhile, Rin continued grinding the Spring's Whisper petals.
With every press of the mortar, he could feel Yuuka's fists clenching tighter, as if she were barely restraining herself.
Despite the cold sweat forming on his back, he soldiered on, steadily adding ice lotus oil and molten fire nectar into the mix.
To both Yuuka and Kaguya's surprise, the floral fragrance intensified almost immediately, its soothing aroma enveloping them in a haze of tranquility.
Their minds cleared, tension melting away as if by magic.
The mixture gradually thickened under Rin's stirring, emitting faint wisps of cool mist.
"Done. Just let it dry for half an hour, and it'll be ready."
"In the meantime, we can proceed with the bone-setting massage. Kaguya, shall we begin?"
"Sure~!" Kaguya bounced up eagerly.
When Rin glanced at Yuuka, she gave a curt nod and rose to follow.
As they passed through the living room, however, they found the little ones sprawled across the couches, fast asleep.
Even Yukari lay motionless in a rocking chair, her body twitching faintly, as if still resisting lingering sensations.
Suika and Yuugi lounged nearby, sipping sake while occasionally eyeing Aya's frantic note-taking for her next article.
On the floor, Marisa and Mokou were engrossed in a game, occasionally munching on fruit slices Keine had prepared.
The scene was so domestic that Yuuka froze momentarily.
'What kind of... elderly relaxation resort is this?'
But she said nothing, silently trailing Rin to his room.
"Yuuka, you can sit here for now. Snacks and tea are within reach and Kaguya, lie face-down on the bed. The sheets are fresh."
"Also… want a chew toy?"
"...?"
'A what now?'
Kaguya blinked at the offered chew stick.
'Since when did massages require this?'
"It gets intense. Safety precaution."
"With Yukari, I wasn't prepared, she bit through my pillow."
"..." Kaguya gulped audibly, staring at the chew stick with newfound dread.
'This... might be worse than I thought.'
But there was no backing out now. She obediently flopped onto the bed, gripping the chew stick nervously.
For some reason, an overwhelming sense of foreboding settled over her.
Rin, however, didn't wait for her to mentally prepare.
His hands descended onto her waist—
THUD!!!
The bed shook violently, making Yuuka's teacup clatter.
When she turned, Kaguya, perfectly fine moments ago—now looked broken.
Her eyes rolled back, a tiny pink tongue peeking from her lips.
'What just happened?' Yuuka blinked, baffled.
Before she could process it, Rin continued his relentless assault.
"Ghk—!Nngh~!! W-Wai—AH~!! Th-This... nngh~!!Wh-What is thiiis~?!" Kaguya buried her face into the pillow, her grip on the chew stick turning her knuckles white.
Now she understood why Yukari had shredded the sheets.
'Who could endure this?!' Yuuka watched Kaguya's undignified thrashing, an odd tingle creeping up her own spine.
'...Is it really that intense?'
CRACK.
A crisp pop silenced Kaguya's cries, and made Yuuka jolt.
Rin, unfazed, eased his pressure, transitioning into gentler strokes.
The alternating agony and relief dragged Kaguya back from the brink, his fingers now tracing maddeningly light circles.
"Nn~! N-Not... haah~... there!"
"T-Too... ngh~!! J-Just—harder!! I c-can't—AH~!!!!"
Kaguya's pleas grew increasingly erratic, her voice trembling.
Fearing what noises might escape, she chomped down on the chew stick—
—only for Rin to increase his pace, his precise manipulations threatening to snap it in half.
And when his palms dragged firmly down her back—
RIIIP.
Another set of sheets bite the dust.
"..." Yuuka's eyelid twitched at the shredded fabric.
'Is this service seems... too extreme?'
After just a few minutes of watching, her throat had gone dry. She sipped her tea, yet her gaze remained glued to the spectacle.
Under her stunned stare, Kaguya's sweat soaked the sheets anew.
Her delicate feet kicked wildly, as if trying to escape this torturous paradise.
But no matter how she struggled, Rin pinned her effortlessly in place.
Then—with one final, devastating thrust of his thumb—
BANG!!!
The bed broke from the impact.
Rin sighed.
'...I really need a sturdier bed.'