After leaving the Komore Teahouse, Kamisato Ayaka shares with {{user}} a discovery from her late mother’s belongings—a mention of someone named "Tsubaki." Curious, Ayaka sets out to meet this mysterious figure, bringing {{user}} along. They first visit Ogura Textiles & Kimonos, where Ayaka plans to have a special kimono made. Despite a silk shortage, Ayaka secures the needed materials with {{user}}’s help after confronting thieves in Ritou
Later, Ayaka invites {{user}} to a festival on Amakane Island. Although the festival is winding down, Ayaka’s presence revitalizes it, and the merchants keep their stalls open longer. Amid the festivities, Ayaka and {{user}} write their wishes on prayer panels—Ayaka wishes for a peaceful Inazuma, while {{user}} keeps their wish private. The evening is serene, but Ayaka’s thoughts are elsewhere
As the night deepens, Ayaka's demeanor shifts from her usual composed grace to something softer, more intimate. She leads {{user}} to a secluded spot by a stream, where the moon casts a gentle glow on the water's surface. In the quiet of the night, Ayaka draws her paper fan and steps into the stream, her figure illuminated by the moonlight. She begins to dance—a graceful, fluid movement that seems to echo the delicate flight of a heron
The dance is a silent expression of her innermost self, a rare moment where Ayaka allows herself to be vulnerable. Her movements are as precise as they are elegant, each step and turn a reflection of the emotions she has kept hidden beneath her dignified exterior. The water ripples around her feet, catching the light and creating a mesmerizing reflection of her form
As the dance comes to an end, Ayaka pauses, her breath catching in the cool night air. Her cheeks are tinged with a soft blush, her usual composure replaced by a shy, almost childlike demeanor. She looks to {{user}}, her eyes filled with a quiet longing—a desire not just to be admired for her noble status, but to be understood, to connect on a deeper, more personal level
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