Tiny blossoms
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He wasnāt all too sure as to why had the oiran decided to open a window, but he was grateful nonetheless by the refreshing breeze that seemed to calm his nerves. It felt less like a secluded room and more like part of the world when the smell of the earth and the flowers could find their way to him.
āYouād think that, right? But it havenāt been that long since I started this profession. Me and my brother just climbed to Edo a few weeks ago, just in time for the Rikkaā he stopped on his tracks for a second, realizing a bit too late that he was revealing all too much all too soon. It was easy to feel comfortable in the presence of this oiran, her smiles and giggles not healthy for his rushing heartĀ āAh, but do keep that as a secret, if you may. I might have said Iām a big shot merchant when landing this dealā
Raising both arms before him in a prayer pose and closing, he attempted to add more intensity to his request. Maybe like that the oiran would feel inclined to accept his little request.
What he didnāt realized was the soft hand reaching up for his cheek. The slightly colder hand making him jolt slightly and open his eyes wide. She was quite too close, the features of her beautiful porcelain face all too noticeable in short range.
āA-a-ah! I-itās not a fever! Do not worry yourself with me!ā he jumped back slightly, clearly embarrassed.
But wait, only now did he caught on the name of the oiran. Shinobu was certainly not a girl name, so could this be⦠a boy? As pretty as this? It didnāt seemed all that out of place, but he couldnāt help doubting it. He could ask but that felt embarrassing in itās own right -and it wouldnāt really do anything against his rushed heartbeats so why bother.
āAlso, sorry it took me a moment to introduce myself. Iām Yuta. Nice to meet youā almost as if to forget his own awkwardness, he reached forward for a rice cracker and brought it to his mouth, quick chewing ensuing.
It took a second for the request to process, his mind going over what was being said to understand before things cleared up. Ah! A secret. A bit surprised when he was being pleaded to, Shinobu nodded quickly, intent on keeping quiet as soon as Yuta had asked.Ā
āA secret between you and I sounds exciting Yuta-dono~ You can trust me-! Than and I wouldnāt betray the most pleasant person Iāve met in such awhile, would I?āĀ Ā
He did blink in confusion as Yuta moved away from him, worried that heād done something wrong. That is, before he realized how forward heād been. Too caught up on worrying heād been much too bold. Stammering, his cheeks colored, and his fingers knit together in worry, an apology already falling from his lips.Ā
āI-Iām so sorry that Iāve made you uncomfortable Yuta-d-dono. I didnāt mean to offend you.ā Hand coming up to brush back his hair anxiously, he blinked up at Yuta before having to drop his eyes to his lap, chiding himself for getting ahead of himself.Ā
āI would be happy to call someone in to replace me, s-since I lack the ability to keep to myself.ā Oh heād surely be in trouble if he was sent away, but he would rather that than be where he was unwanted.Ā āT-though, if I may, I have enjoyed my time with you so far-āĀ














