7/11/2026, 2:57 PM
Izumi couldn’t help but have a feeling as to why Gekirin suggested they split up. To cover more ground — which was good instinct on the man’s part — but also to not get caught up in the cloud of hormones that was going on between her and Osamu. She’d realized it now; her and the samurai were practically making googly eyes at each other while they’d been discussing how to take the island back. Seriously, she really WAS no better than a teenager.
The Empress looked away at once, turning her back towards them to avoid eye contact with the two men. Her gaze opted to focus on the shifting sea instead, feeling the tips of her ears turn red.
Great thinking Gekirin. It’d be easier to cover more ground that way.Izumi nods in acknowledgment, before then addressing Osamu.
And I’d be happy to. The dens and caches probably need to be cleared out after all this time collecting dust.
What was this? Was her heart beginning to race?
They were only going to explore the inner territories together — they’ve done it before in the past. So why did it make her stomach knot now?
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