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『Kodoku no Saibou』(1×1 w/ Jikkah)

Amaya’s eyes flicked over the woman, watching her closely. She seemed genuine enough in her fear, perhaps she was a genuine client this time.
 
"One of the girls in my okiya is a rokurokubi." The madam said. Akihime made a noise over her tea before sipping it.
"Rokurokubi aren't inherently evil."
"Lamp oil is expensive." The madam stated pointedly, "and the demon is scaring away my business."
"Spirit." Akihime corrected, "It's a spirit, not a demon."
"Whatever!"
 
“Please watch how you speak.” Amaya reminded cooly, eyes pinning her to the spot.
Yukimura stood guard just outside the door, in the form of a reddish-brown dog with sharp features.
 
Sasuke suddenly appeared in the shadow of the corner, eyes sharp and cold. The madam became nervous before humbling.
"Please, just get rid of it." She muttered.
 
Amaya looked to Akihime, waiting on her decision. The hunt would be an easy one, the youkai they were after not well suited for fighting.
 
Akihime gave a small sigh as she set her tea aside.
"Alright, I will help with this rokurokubi. Gods know how integral the entertainment district is." She replied. The madam bowed deeply.
"Thank you so much.." She said.
 
“Lady Akihime, I can easily rid of this rokurokubi for you, there’s no need for you to travel to such a district personally.” She said, bowing her head a bit.
 
"Nonsense, Amaya, I'm perfectly capable going on my own." Akihime said, watching as one of Sasuke's Will-o'-the-wisp guide the madam out.
 
“On your own, my lady, I must object!” Amaya protested, brows furrowed.
Yukimura entered after the madam was gone, in human form now. “I must agree with Amaya-dono, going on your own is dangerous, Akihime-sama.”
 
“It isn’t your going, it’s where you’re going.” Amaya said. “A brothel? My Lady, please!”
 
"I couldn't ask you to go in my stead, Amaya." SHe said, "I would rather go and spare you the shame."
"Dana, you shouldn't go period. A rokurokubi isn't anything to waste energy over." Sasuke said. She gave an annoyed sigh and stood.
"The pay is good and circumstances notwithstanding, it is someone in need. I plan to help. I'm not going alone, I plan on taking Yukimura."
 
“Me?”
“Yukimura?” Anaya protested, but the idea of Akihime with Yukimura in the red light district was too much to think about. “If you think he’ll be an adequate traveling companion.. I suppose I can’t object.”
“Akihime-sama, I’d be honored to travel by your side!” Yukimura bowed his head to her.
 
Malice radiated heavily from Sasuke and Akihime waved him down.
"It isn't a biased decision. The sad truth is that his nose is better at tracking, Sasuke. He would find the rokurokubi before you." She told him. Sasuke huffed Nd glanced away, the malice thinning a bit.
"Still, did it have to be him?"
"A noble wouldn't be caught in a whore house. And we both know you wouldn't be caught dead being perceived as less." Akihime said before turning to Yukimura, "Thank you for being so willing to help." She said.
 
His cheeks flushed a bit at all the attention he was getting. “Of course lady Akihime!” Yukimura nodded.
 
She nodded, and a few spiders crawled across the floor toward Akihime. “Rest assured they will keep diligent watch.”
 
She bowed her head, content with the praise, but still reluctant about Akihime’s choice of job this time around. “You can count on us, my lady.” She held her tongue on the matter, following her orders of protecting the estate in Akihime’s absence.
“Shall I prepare for the journey?” Yukimura asked, curious as to what Akihime had planned out for them.
 
Yukimura nodded, gathering provisions for the both of them before returning to find Akihime. “I’m ready to set out now, my lady.”
 
She opened her bedroom door, carrying a decently sized luggage beside her, "Very good. Let us be off." She said before heading to the frint entrance. Sasuke stood at the gate, hiding his mouth behind his fan.
"Safe travels, dana," he said, "if you need us, you know how to summon us."
"Of course, Sasuke. For now, please keep the estate in order."
"Hai, hai."
 
Amaya stood beside Sasuke, bowing her head to Akihime and Yukimura. “Safe travels, my lady, Yukimura.” She said.
Yukimura eyed the bag, deciding if it would be better to insist on carrying it, or letting her.
 
Akihime walked down the path quietly, leaving the city and setting her luggage down.
"I'm sorry to have to make you walk, Yukimura."
 
Yukimura shook his head, stopping when Akihime did. “It is no trouble at all, Akihime-sama!” He said quickly. “Please don’t feel you have to apologize.”
 
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