At first, Nice Nature felt embarrassed having Bizen Nishiki watching her from behind, but as soon as Kagura's gentle hands began their careful massage, all those awkward feelings quickly melted away.
"How's the pressure, Nature? Is this the spot that's sore? Any discomfort?"
Kagura's fingertips glided gently along Nice Nature's waist, before gripping her thigh softly—eliciting a startled shiver.
Nature instinctively squeezed her legs together, only to remember that Kagura wouldn't be able to continue if she tensed up like that. She forced herself to relax again, and once Kagura felt she'd adjusted, she applied a bit more pressure, testing her response carefully.
"Mm…ahh…yeah, just…just right! That's the spot…"
Nature's involuntary gasps made Bizen Nishiki blush furiously. Nature wasn't making those noises deliberately—Umamusume naturally had sensitive legs, and the situation was complicated by recent events. Lying face-down with Kagura mere inches away, Nature couldn't help but glimpse Kagura's maid skirt whenever she turned slightly. Her mind inevitably wandered into territory she knew it shouldn't, creating a rather unique form of torture.
Maybe I should be thankful Nishiki-senpai is here…
Nature suddenly felt glad Bizen Nishiki was right behind her today. With her recent state of mind, if Kagura did anything even slightly provocative, she wasn't sure she'd be able to stop herself from turning around, pinning Kagura down, and doing something incredibly rude. Nishiki's presence behind her was an unexpected safeguard against those reckless impulses.
Wow… Nature-san sure looks like she's enjoying herself. Is a massage really that comfortable?
Watching curiously from behind, Bizen Nishiki's ears perked up every time Nature gasped or whimpered under Kagura's hands. Nishiki herself had never experienced a massage quite like this. Narumiya Akimitsu didn't have that skill, and Nishiki had never found massages particularly pleasant—she'd let friends try before, but Umamusume often lacked finesse. Their raw strength typically left her feeling more beaten than refreshed.
But now, seeing Nature clearly enjoying herself—even making strange little noises—Nishiki felt increasingly curious, even excited, to see whether she'd react the same way when it was her turn.
...
Time became a blur as Nature sank deeper into the relaxing sensation. Kagura's massage skills were among the best at the academy; even though Nature herself knew some techniques, she admitted she was nowhere near Kagura's level. She'd massaged Kagura before, but judging by Kagura's reactions, Nature doubted it had ever felt this good.
Eventually, Nature drifted back to reality, dazedly realizing more than twenty minutes had passed. Her whole body felt limp, but in a pleasant, satisfying way, like the deep relaxation after completely letting go.
"All done, Nature. Can you get up? Want me to help you?"
Kagura's soft voice drifted warmly into her ear, tickling gently like a whispery breeze—similar to the eerie sensation she'd felt watching a horror film here not long ago, but Kagura's breath was warm, comforting rather than unsettling.
Kagura, who frequently exchanged massages with Nature and Rudolf, was well aware Umamusume tended to have difficulty standing after a thorough leg massage, so she asked about Nature's condition just to be sure.
"N-No… I can manage myself. Um, Nishiki-senpai, you can use my bed for your massage too. I'll go take a shower first."
Nature shakily got up, steadied herself, and headed toward the balcony to collect a change of clothes.
"Thank you, Nature!"
A mixture of anticipation and nervousness fluttered in Nishiki's chest as she thanked her.
Kagura tidied the bed. Initially, she'd thought about going back to Nishiki's room to avoid inconveniencing Nature, but since Nature didn't seem to mind, it was simpler to continue here.
"Nishiki-senpai~ If you want to try it, you can come over now."
"O-Okay! Coming!"
Nishiki approached nervously, her jittery steps resembling those of a skittish squirrel. Seeing Kagura sitting calmly on the bed, smiling gently at her, made her heart race.
"Um… Kagura-chan, should I take off my clothes too?"
"It'd be better if you did. You also worked up quite a sweat earlier, didn't you? Removing your clothes first makes cleanup easier."
Thinking about minimizing any inconvenience for Nature, Kagura suggested this gently. Massaging through clothes was possible, but less effective—and she didn't want to dirty Nature's bed unnecessarily.
"R-right, of course…"
Recalling how Nature had also removed her clothes before lying down, Nishiki followed suit, stripping down to her underwear. Carefully, she climbed onto the bed and lay face-down, entrusting her back completely to Kagura.
"Nishiki-senpai, I'll need your feedback to find the right amount of pressure. Do you mind if my hands remain in contact with your body for an extended period?"
Kagura knew some Umamusume disliked prolonged physical contact during massages, so she politely asked ahead of time—though Nishiki's willingness to lie down indicated she probably didn't mind.
"N-No problem at all! Feel free to do whatever you need, Kagura-chan…"
Nishiki stammered out her response nervously. Normally, she disliked such intimate contact with others, but strangely, she didn't feel uncomfortable with Kagura. In fact, she found herself oddly looking forward to it, though she couldn't pinpoint why.
After getting Nishiki's consent, Kagura moved closer and gently placed her hands on Nishiki's thighs. Nishiki let out a tiny squeak, her ears snapping straight up from their relaxed position.
Unlike Nature's, Nishiki's thighs clearly showed rigorous training. Her muscles were firm and toned, and the curve from her waist to her hips was beautifully athletic. Kagura couldn't help but remember Nishiki's intense recent racing schedule—training far beyond that of an average top-tier athlete. Had she and Narumiya Akimitsu not intervened and stopped Nishiki's parents, Nishiki surely would've suffered a catastrophic injury, possibly never standing again.
Thank goodness we stepped in to stop Nishiki-senpai back then…
As Kagura continued her careful massage, that relief surged warmly through her thoughts.
What…a strange feeling… My head's getting fuzzy…
Unlike Nishiki's previous rough experiences, Kagura's touch was precise and gentle. Nishiki could feel Kagura meticulously adjusting the pressure, searching for that perfect spot. The sensation was peculiar, utterly relaxing, and dangerously addictive. Nishiki finally understood why Nature had made such embarrassing noises earlier—it took all her strength now just to stay silent herself.
Even more strangely, being so close to Kagura caused Nishiki—normally hyper-aware of maintaining her image—to feel unusually relaxed, as though some tension inside her had completely vanished. Perhaps it was Kagura's unique, calming aura. Nishiki had never felt this safe and peaceful around anyone else.
"I think…this is the right spot?"
After a few cautious adjustments based on Nishiki's reactions, Kagura finally applied firm pressure—
"Mm…ahh…nghh—!"
Like an electric shock rippling through her body, Nishiki's ears and tail stood sharply upright. She let slip a soft moan, quickly muffling herself with her arm.
"Is it uncomfortable, Nishiki-senpai? If it hurts, please tell me right away, don't hold it in."
Unable to judge Nishiki's expression clearly, Kagura decided to double-check. Continuing a massage on someone uncomfortable wouldn't just be pointless—it could also be harmful.
"I…I'm fine… It feels…really good… Your massage technique is incredible, Kagura-chan…"
"Then I'll continue~"
"Mmmph!!"
Face burning, Nishiki hid behind her arms again to stop herself from letting out embarrassing noises. She might be enjoying herself, but she still had her dignity to protect.
Oh…so that's how I looked when Kagura massaged me. No wonder she always teased me…
Returning from the balcony with her clothes, Nice Nature caught sight of Nishiki's blissfully tormented expression and felt oddly vindicated.
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