The Matsumoto clan's eldest son, Momo's twin brother Hiro, is ready to be the clan's leader, it was a role he had been groomed for since he was young.
It was a time of peace, a time of prosperity. But it was also a time of change. Her brother is r...
It was morning in the countryside of Inazuma, As Momo sat up and got out of her futon, the cool morning air caressed her skin.
A young maid was bustled around the room, rearranging the covers and plumping up her pillows. "Good morning Lady Momo," she said with a sly grin
Momo yawned and stretched, rubbing the sleep from her eyes. "Morning Io (e-yo)," she mumbled. Io giggled at Momo's groggy response. "Your bath is almost ready," Io said, Momo nodded "ok " she replied. Io curtsied before heading into the connected bathroom, her pink and white yukata swirling like a cotton candy cloud.
Narita Io has been working as a personal maid for Momo for not too long, she just turned 16 last week, she and her mother have been living in Matsumoto estate since her mother started working as a servant for the family when she was little.
She was a very cheerful girl with short dark hair, her eyes were always sparkling and she had a very gentle and soft voice. Momo has been like a big sister figure to Io since she is four years older than her.
Steeling for the chilly water, Momo went to the bathroom. Io had just drawn a steaming wooden bath for you, filled with essential oils like roses and lavender that made the air in the bathroom smell of springtime. She then got undressed, the warmth of the water enveloped her body as she slipped into the tub, sighing contentedly. Momo feels relaxed letting the tension from her muscles seep away with the bathwater.
Ups! Tento obrázek porušuje naše pokyny k obsahu. Před publikováním ho, prosím, buď odstraň, nebo nahraď jiným.
As she sat there for a minute Io gave her a washcloth and herbal soap, Momo began washing herself as Io started washing Momo's hair with herbal shampoo, massaging her scalp with practiced hands. The gentle rhythm of her movements, combined with the sounds of singing birds just outside, lulled you into a state of calm.
"Milady," Io began, her voice barely above a whisper, "I've been meaning to speak with you about something" Momo tensed slightly, and she stopped washing her arms as she waited for Io to continue. "Well," she stammered, "Have you heard the rumours about Lord Ayato.?" Io asked her.
Momo's heart skipped a beat. The Kamisato Clan was a powerful clan and a longtime enemy of the Matsumoto Clan. "What sort of rumours?" Mono asked carefully, her voice was neutral. Io bit her lip, hesitating. "They say that he is...well, he's not like other head nobles leaders."
Momo raised an eyebrow, waiting for her to elaborate. "It's not just that he's skilled in combat," she continued, "but he's also very different. He has a kind heart, and he cares about the people around him. Some even say they think he has a secret agenda." as Io spoke.
The mention of Kamisato Ayato sent a shiver down Momo's spine. She knew of Ayato's reputation. He was the leader of the Kamisato clan and the current Yashiro Commissioner, he was said to be a skilled swordsman and he carried a Hydro vision. But there was more to him than that. There was an aura of mystery surrounding him, an air of enigma that made people both curious and wary.
Momo turned her attention back to Io, noticing the look of anticipation in her eyes. "Well," Momo said carefully, "it's hard to say what the truth is. The Matsumoto clan and the Kamisato clan have been enemies for generations. It wouldn't be surprising if there were rumours like these".
"My mother and other servants also heard rumours about Lord Ayato wanting to make peace with your family," Io said "Really?" Momo asked, intrigued. Io nodded eagerly. "Yes, she told me that she has been hearing that he's been seen speaking to your mother, trying to find common ground. Her eyes widened as she continued, "It could change everything milady it could bring an end to the centuries-old rivalry between two clans."
"Does this have to do with my brother having a meeting with him and the Shogun this afternoon" Momo wondered out loud. Io nodded, her eyes shining with excitement. "Maybe your brother has always been more interested in diplomacy than combat, and he's well respected by both sides. If he wants to talk to Ayato about facilitating peace talks, it could mean that real progress is being made."
Io poured water over Momo's head, rinsing out the shampoo she then combed through your hair, she then got her a towel as she got out of the bathtub as you dried yourself Io help dried her hair.
Both went back to her bedroom while Io went to Momo's drawer filled with Yukata dresses and Kimono "Do you want your Yukata dress?" Io asked. "Not today I'm in the mood for a kimono a red one" she replies. "Yes, milady." Io carefully picked out and placed the red kimono with pretty flower patterns on her bed.
Ups! Tento obrázek porušuje naše pokyny k obsahu. Před publikováním ho, prosím, buď odstraň, nebo nahraď jiným.
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Io helped her put on a white underdress and haneri she then went to get the kimono and put it on Momo, she went to the obi drawer pulled out a yellow obi, wrapped it around her waist and tied it into a bow behind her back.
Momo sat down in front of the mirror as Io set behind her "What kind of hairstyle do you want" Io asked
Momo looks at herself in the mirror as Io brushes her hair, considering her options. "Can you do a half-up, half-down style?" Momo asked
Io smiled, nodding in understanding. She carefully sectioned off her hair, parting it at the nape of her neck before drawing half of it up and over her head, securing it in a bun with flower hairpins. The remaining half cascaded down her back, framing Momo's face beautifully. She brushed out any stray strands, Io moved right in front of her to start doing her makeup.
She begins with a soft foundation, then adds blush to her cheeks and dusted a soft pink eye shadow and black liner to her lids bringing out the colour of her eyes. "Your eyes are beautiful" Io said
Momo couldn't help but feel flattered by her words. Io was skilled at makeup, and she always made her feel confident and beautiful.
Io then turned her attention to her lips, she quickly mixed a soft shade of lighter pink, dipping a brush into it and painting her lips bringing out the natural rosiness in her cheeks.
After Io was finished she helped Momo put on her tabi socks and wooden sandals. She told her what was on the agenda today "Lady Nanami wants to see you at her office" Momo nodded "Of course she wants to see me, any idea what my mother wants to talk about" She wondered. Io shrugged "Milady your mother didn't say anything specific she just said that it was important and she also cancelled your sword training this evening I dunno why". Momo sighed "Okay, I will go see her in a few minutes you may go now," Momo said as she stood up straight getting her Dendro vision on her desk and putting it on her obi.
Io bowed deeply "See you later milady have a good day," she said before leaving her room.
Momo took a deep breath for a minute then she left her room making her way to her mother's office. She knocks on the door and then enters the office, Momo finds her mother Lady Nanami sitting at her desk, pouring over documents. Nanami looks up when she hears her enter and smiles warmly.
